Founding Executive Director

ClakesOS | A Clakes Studio Venture

Location: Remote — Ghana and International Applicants Welcome

Opportunity: Executive Leadership | Equity-Focused Opportunity

Compensation: To be discussed privately with shortlisted candidates

About ClakesOS

ClakesOS is an early-stage software platform being developed under Clakes Studio, a technology and software-building company with ambitions to build globally competitive digital products.

We are seeking an ambitious, strategic and commercially minded professional to help transform ClakesOS into a scalable technology business with a sustainable revenue model and international growth potential.

This is an opportunity for an aspiring or experienced business leader to work directly with the founder, help shape the company's strategy, lead business development and build the foundations for long-term growth.

We are looking for a builder, not simply someone who wants an executive title.

The Opportunity

As Founding Executive, you will work closely with the founder to develop the business strategy, validate market opportunities, establish revenue streams, acquire customers, build strategic partnerships and prepare ClakesOS for expansion into international markets.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to turn ideas into practical business results, manage limited resources and lead a company through its early stages of growth.

Progression into the CEO position will depend on the candidate's capabilities, strategic alignment and demonstrated results.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy and Leadership

Develop and execute the business plan and long-term growth strategy for ClakesOS. Establish clear business objectives, measurable KPIs and operational priorities. Work closely with the founder to translate the company's vision into actionable plans. Coordinate business operations, manage resources and support strategic decisions.

Revenue Generation and Business Growth

Develop a realistic strategy for acquiring the first and subsequent paying customers. Identify target markets, customer segments, pricing opportunities and viable revenue streams. Build effective sales, marketing, distribution and customer-retention strategies. Establish strategic partnerships that can accelerate customer acquisition. Monitor performance and continuously improve the company's commercial model.

Product and Market Development

Research customer needs, competitors and market opportunities. Collaborate with the founder and technical contributors to align product development with market demand. Identify opportunities to improve the platform's value proposition and competitiveness. Help establish product-market fit and a repeatable customer acquisition process.

Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships

Identify suitable investors, startup accelerators and strategic partners. Help prepare business plans, financial forecasts and investor presentations. Build relationships that can support long-term expansion and business sustainability.

Team Building and International Expansion

Establish efficient workflows and a culture of accountability. Identify the people and capabilities needed to grow the company. Develop practical market-entry strategies for expansion beyond Ghana. Build a foundation for scaling ClakesOS into a sustainable international technology business.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, Marketing or a related field. A master's degree, MBA or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage. Demonstrated ability to manage people, projects, business operations or commercial initiatives. Strong strategic planning, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills. A solid understanding of business models, sales, customer acquisition and revenue generation. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative and execute with limited resources. Strong interest in SaaS, e-commerce, digital platforms or technology entrepreneurship.

Candidates with substantial business-building achievements may be considered even if their career path differs from the traditional corporate route.

Preferred Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

Helped start, manage or grow a business or startup. Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, marketplaces, fintech or technology-enabled services. Demonstrable achievements in sales, revenue growth, customer acquisition or operational improvement. Experience managing teams, developing partnerships or preparing business plans. Exposure to international markets or business expansion.

Academic qualifications are important, but practical judgement, integrity, leadership and the ability to deliver measurable results will carry significant weight.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

You should be comfortable working in an early-stage environment, making evidence-based decisions, testing business opportunities, learning quickly and being accountable for results.

You should also be motivated by the opportunity to help build an ambitious technology company from its early stages and contribute to its long-term value.

Compensation and Equity

ClakesOS is an early-stage venture offering an equity-focused executive opportunity.

Salary and compensation arrangements will be discussed privately with shortlisted candidates. Potential equity participation will also be discussed confidentially, with any arrangement subject to negotiation, the appropriate legal company structure and formal written agreements.

Candidates should understand the opportunities and risks associated with joining an early-stage venture.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

An updated CV or résumé. Their LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio. A brief statement explaining why they are suitable for this opportunity. Evidence of a business, team, project or initiative they have managed, developed or helped grow. A 90-day ClakesOS revenue and growth proposal explaining how they would evaluate the business, identify target customers, generate revenue, acquire customers and measure progress with limited resources.

Candidates progressing to the next stage will be invited to discuss their proposal with the founder.

Applications will be assessed on leadership ability, commercial thinking, practical execution and the credibility of each candidate's growth strategy.

Interested in building something meaningful?

If you have the ambition, discipline and business acumen to help build a globally competitive technology platform, we invite you to apply.

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