Co-Founder & Head of Business Development / Partnerships

Location: Remote (DFW / Texas presence is a plus) Role Type: Co-Founder Compensation: Equity-Only (No initial salary -- Startup stage) About the CompanyWe are an early-stage, AI-driven technology platform transforming how field service companies, property managers, and local home service contractors manage pre-dispatch diagnostics, intake, and customer triage. By eliminating unnecessary truck rolls and streamlining customer service, we give contractors time and money back while improving their end-customer experience. We have built the underlying product and platform. Now we need an operational and commercial partner to bring it to market and scale across the trade industry. The RoleWe are looking for a Co-Founder & Head of Business Development who brings deep, existing relationships within the trades--specifically HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contracting businesses. You will lead all commercial strategy, strategic partnerships, pilot onboarding, and go-to-market execution. You aren't just selling software. As a Co-Founder, you will help shape the company's strategic roadmap, commercial model, and expansion strategy. Note on Compensation: This is a Co-Founder position with zero base salary at launch. Compensation is 100% equity-based, offering significant ownership and high upside. Base salary will be introduced upon securing seed funding or reaching target revenue milestones. If you require a guaranteed salary from Day 1, this role will not be a fit.What You'll Do Drive Merchant &

• Contractor Acquisition:

Leverage your existing personal and professional network of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business owners to sign pilot partners and paid accounts. Build Strategic Alliances: Partner with trade associations, contractor networks, property management firms, and distributor networks across local and regional markets. Shape Go-To-Market Strategy: Define pricing, pilot programs, and sales collateral tailored directly to the daily reality of trade business owners. Inform Product Direction: Act as the voice of the contractor and home service business owner to ensure our technical roadmap continuously solves their most pressing friction points. Fundraising &

• Growth:

Work alongside technical co-founders to pitch to investors, secure grant or accelerator funding, and scale commercial operations. What We're Looking ForProven Network in Home Services: You must have established connections with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general contracting business owners, service managers, or trade industry groups. Experience with Local Service Businesses: Background working for or with trade-focused SaaS companies, field service management (FSM) platforms, service marketplaces, or regional contractor groups. Startup &

• Builder Mindset:

You are comfortable working with zero safety net, operating in ambiguity, and doing high-volume outreach from scratch. Strong Sales &

• Deal-Closing Capability:

A track record of closing B2B accounts and onboarding SMB owners who may be slow or hesitant to adopt new technology. Equity Realism: Clear understanding of the trade-offs, equity structure, and commitment required during the pre-revenue and early-stage startup phase. Why Join as a Co-Founder?Significant Equity Ownership: Earn a substantial equity stake in a high-potential AI startup solving a real, costly industry problem. Equal Seat at the Table: Have a direct voice in high-level company direction, branding, culture, and fundraising strategy. Built Technology Platform: The technical foundation and product are already actively built and iterating. Your main focus is driving adoption and deal flow. How to ApplyIf you have deep roots in the local home services sector and are ready to build a high-upside venture from the ground up, reach out with your LinkedIn profile and a short summary of your background in the trade and contractor industry.