Food Impact Partners

Founding CEO, Shrimp Stunner Co

Castro District, San Francisco · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

SpringSupply ChainIntellectual PropertySystems EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Every year, hundreds of billions of shrimp are harvested globally.
While electrical stunning is recognised as a humane alternative, existing commercial systems are often expensive, making them inaccessible for the vast majority of farmers.
The role will begin as a paid Founder-in-Residence position with Spring for an initial venture validation period of approximately three months.

Develop deep market expertise.
Validate the opportunity and define the venture strategy.
Build on Spring's research to validate customer demand, refine the business model, assess technical and commercial feasibility, prioritise product development, and produce an investment-ready roadmap for company formation.
Navigate ambiguity, make difficult decisions with limited information, and maintain momentum without requiring close direction.
Build industry partnerships.
Develop and nurture relationships with key industry partners, including farmers, processors, and other supply chain stakeholders, across both the development phase and the sales and implementation phase of the business.
Research and develop a deep understanding of the applicable market; build out the business plan and hiring strategy; and define the company's core offerings and points of differentiation (initial foundational research will be provided by Spring).
Lead fundraising.
Drive the capital strategy to support the company's ongoing growth.
Oversee the recruitment of a co-founder (if applicable) and build a high-performing team across technical, sales, and other key functions.

You are a builder.
Experience in the shrimp farming or aquaculture industry
Experience leading a hardware startup, ideally having shipped physical products to market
Product development experience from prototype to manufacturing

Immerse yourself in the relevant industry by working closely with operators, researchers, manufacturers, customers, and technical advisors to build the understanding needed to lead the company with credibility.
Challenge assumptions, identify critical risks early, and recommend when opportunities should be refined, pivoted, or discontinued.
Travel regularly to engage partners, customers, and investors as the needs of the business require, including frequent travel to Southeast Asia.

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