Co-Founder Opportunities (COO, CTO, CFO)

Remote | Equity-only | Early-stage AI/Education StartupMaxibook is an early-stage AI startup rethinking how scientific knowledge is delivered, organized, and personalized.We are building an Adaptive Knowledge System powered by dynamic knowledge maps and LLM-driven adaptive content, with an MVP expected by Q1 2026.Our initial focus is on universities, research institutions, and publicly funded initiatives, with future expansion into the corporate HR sector (onboarding, continuous training, skill-gap reduction).We are entering the fundraising phase and looking for co-founders who want to build something transformative from the ground up.TasksCFO – Chief Financial Officer / Co-Founder (Funding & Institutional Relations)Lead fundraising strategy (public + private)Manage relationships with universities, research centers, and investors (EU + global)Secure Horizon Europe, PNRR, national/regional grantsDesign financial models, sustainability plans, and legal setup for early-stage growthBe the institutional face that builds credibility with funding bodies and investorsCOO – Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder (Operations & Partnerships)Translate vision into execution: roadmap, milestones, partner coordinationAct as operational backbone of the startup, working side by side with the CEOBuild and maintain relationships with C-levels and institutions worldwideOversee project execution, remote team alignment, and partner successCTO – Chief Technology Officer / Co-Founder (Architecture & Tech Leadership)Own the technical vision and drive the end-to-end architectureLead the dev team, coordinate milestones, and ensure robust MVP deliveryStack: React, Next.js, Supabase/SQL, MongoDB, Firebase, LLM (Mixtral/LLaMA/OpenAI)Build scalable cloud-native infrastructure on GCP (Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Redis, BigQuery)Innovate on LLM integration, prompt design, adaptive flowsCommon for all co-founders: Bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and energy into an ambitious early-stage project. We are looking for people who thrive in uncertainty, love to create from scratch, and are driven by the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered education.RequirementsCFOProven track record in fundraising (preferably in edtech / research-driven startups)Experience with grant negotiation (EU Horizon, PNRR, national/regional programs)Financial and legal expertise in early-stage startupsIdeally: prior exit or leadership in VC-funded projectsCOOStrong leadership and operational management skillsFluent English, excellent communicator, able to represent Maxibook with institutionsExperience in partner management, project execution, and stakeholder relationsAbility to turn strategy into measurable resultsCTOSolid hands-on experience with React/Next.js, Supabase/SQL, MongoDB, FirebaseStrong knowledge of LLM integration (OpenAI, Mixtral, LLaMA, Ollama)Prior work in scalable architectures, cloud-native systems, distributed dataAbility to lead a small dev team toward rapid MVP launchBenefitsEquity-only with vesting – no salary at this stage, but significant long-term upsideFull co-founder status in an international AI startupFlexible remote-first setup (10–20h/week in early phase, milestone-based)Direct access to universities, research networks, and public funding bodiesOpportunity to shape the future of AI-driven educationEqual Opportunity StatementMaxibook OÜ welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or marital status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All personal data shared will be processed with confidentiality and in compliance with privacy standards. If you are looking for more than a job — if you want to leave a mark in how the world learns and disseminates science — this is your moment.Apply now to become a Co-Founder at Maxibook.