Engine Creative

Chief Growth Officer

Cambridge, MA · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 91 days ago

Business DevelopmentLeadershipCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

This role is ideal for an experienced Tough Tech entrepreneur or commercial leader who has scaled companies, built first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) projects or facilities, and is energized at being an evangelist for Tough Tech entrepreneurs in the ecosystem.

Build and maintain a high‑value network of commercial partners and investors across tough tech sections such as climate tech, sustainability, industrial decarbonization, biotech, and adjacent sectors
Act as a collaborative thought partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping to shape overall strategy, long‑term planning, and board engagement
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to resident company CEOs, helping them sharpen go‑to‑market strategy, build commercial pipelines, and prepare for major milestones such as pilots, FOAK deployments, and exits
Design and refine value propositions for partners and portfolio companies that leverage our unique position as a tough‑tech incubator
We provide founders with the infrastructure, capital access, and operational support needed to turn breakthrough science and technology into real-world impact.
The CGO will oversee partnership strategy, revenue growth, and market positioning, while serving as a senior thought partner to the CEO and leadership team.
Demonstrated success building and executing partnership strategies that deliver measurable outcomes (e.g., revenue, pilots, FOAK deployments, strategic alliances).
Deep networks across commercial partners and investors relevant to climate tech, sustainability, industrial decarbonization, biotech, or related industries.

10+ years of experience in growth‑oriented roles (e.g., founder/CEO, commercial leader, business development, partnerships, or corporate development), ideally in a tough tech sector.
Experience working with startups and helping companies scale through key stages (from early pilots to commercial scale, including funding rounds and/or exits).
Strong track record managing and growing teams in high‑ambiguity, mission‑driven environments.
Ability to operate effectively in board and senior stakeholder settings, including preparing materials and presenting strategy.
Passion for emerging technologies and tough tech innovation, with the ability to quickly understand new technical domains and their commercial applications.

Build, manage, and mentor a high‑performing growth team (e.g., partnerships, business development, fundraising) and foster a culture of execution, learning, and collaboration

We are seeking a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to lead the next stage of growth at The Engine.
Design and own a growth strategy across partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborators that advances our mission and expands our impact
About the Role We are seeking a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to lead the next stage of growth at The Engine.

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