CEO-in-Residence - Logistics Tech Portfolio (Y2)
Founding CEO: Lead the Next Breakthrough in Logistics Tech with UP.Labs If you've built and exited a successful Logistics SaaS, fleet, distribution or data-driven company—and are eager to do it again—this is your moment to found something game-changing that includes structural advantages beyond the dreams of most startups. We're looking for a CEO to build and scale logistics software companies from day one, in partnership with our corporate partner, a leading logistics and routing player. This is a rare opportunity to lead a venture that starts with:
- A real industry problem with immediate, measurable value
- A committed enterprise customer base
- Capital from tier-one VCs (with flexibility to bring your own backers)
- Full founder equity and support from the UP.Labs platform
Why Build With UP.Labs:
- Enterprise traction from day one. You will be joining a startup team, with a product already in pilot/market, being built by an UP.Labs team of product, GTM and engineering leaders. You’re solving a problem validated by our corporate partner and the broader ecosystem.
- Accelerated path to exit. Our portfolio companies are structured to scale fast with capital efficiency—targeting liquidity in 3–4 years.
- Founder-level equity. A competitive base salary and a meaningful ownership stake from day one.
- Backed by the best. Work alongside institutional investors and top corporate LPs.
- World-class infrastructure. Tap into product, engineering, legal, recruiting, and GTM support from the UP.Labs operating team.
What You’ll Build: You’ll lead one of two vertical AI startups (based on final match and interest), each of which is already in motion. There will be an ‘in-residence’ component where you will help shape the opportunity with the ‘problem-hunting’ team as you transition into the CEO role. Your Role: You’ll serve as founding CEO—setting the direction, building the team, and owning outcomes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can go from zero to scale with urgency, clarity, and grit. Responsibilities:
- Own and drive strategy, operations, and execution—P&L, GTM, and beyond
- Recruit and lead a top-tier team across engineering, product, and sales
- Translate complex supply chain and logistics problems into world-class software
- Build deep partnerships with customers, particularly inside the corporate partner ecosystem
- Partner with UP.Labs product and venture teams to unlock value quickly and intentionally
- Raise capital, drive growth, and lead the company to exit
You Might Be a Fit If You’ve:
- Founded or scaled a B2B SaaS or data platform, ideally with a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain focus
- Sold into or worked with complex enterprises (OEMs, distribution, or partner networks)
- Built AI/ML-enabled platforms or have a sharp eye for building defensible data moats
- Closed enterprise customers and maintained long-term commercial relationships
- Led a company through Series A+ or to a successful exit
- Built and inspired exceptional, diverse teams under pressure
Location: Major metro preferred.