About this opportunity
One Planet Studio lists this Joint Venture Managing Director (Founder-level role) opportunity in town of belgium, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
One Planet Studio
About
We are looking for a founder-type leader to build and lead a new joint venture deploying a proven cleantech solution in the built environment.
This is a Managing Director role with co-founder-level responsibility and upside. You will take full ownership of developing the venture in your market — from commercial traction to team building — while building on an already validated, revenue-generating business model.
The joint venture is developed in partnership with One Planet Studio and established technology partners, providing access to a proven solution, strategic support, and structured financing to enable deployment and growth.
Your role is to translate this into a successful local business and establish a leading position in the market.
Your Responsibilities
You will have end-to-end ownership of the venture across commercial, operational, and strategic domains:
Translate a proven international model into a scalable local business.
Adapt the value proposition to market needs and customer feedback.
Identify growth opportunities and expansion pathways.
Build a strong and defensible market position.
Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing local team.
Define roles, KPIs, and performance management systems.
Foster a culture of ownership, execution, and impact.
Support and lead fundraising efforts with business angels, strategic investors, and partners.
Develop financial models and multi-year business plans.
Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial performance.
Work closely with One Planet Studio and financial stakeholders.
Operations
Oversee day-to-day operations in the early stages.
Build scalable processes and operational structures.
Ensure high-quality delivery of products and services.
Coordinate with technology and industrial partners.
Legal & Governance
Support the structuring of the joint venture.
Oversee key contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.
Ensure compliance with local regulations.
What You Bring
We are looking for a builder with commercial drive — someone who combines entrepreneurial ownership with execution power.
Experience
4–8+ years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or startup environments.
Proven track record in building or scaling a business, unit, or market.
Experience in B2B environments (cleantech, industrial, energy, mobility, construction, or related sectors is a strong plus).
Experience with fundraising or investor interactions is a plus.
Founder mindset – you take ownership, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
Commercial instinct – you know how to generate revenue and close deals.
Hands-on execution – you are pragmatic and get things done.
Resilient and adaptable – you are comfortable operating in uncertainty.
Strong communicator – able to engage customers, partners, and investors.
Mission-driven – motivated to accelerate decarbonization of the built environment.
Other
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to build and lead a company with strong backing:
A co-founder-level role in a new joint venture.
Access to a proven business model and international partners .
Support from One Planet Studio in strategy, finance, and venture building.
Access to a strong network of investors, industry leaders, and experts .
Initial funding support and assistance in raising additional capital.
Competitive compensation (mix of fixed + variable).
Significant equity / stock options with clear upside potential.
Interested?
Apply by sending your CV and a short motivation to , mentioning:
“Joint Venture Managing Director Application”
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Who can apply
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