CEO & Co-Founder - Operator at iRocket Careers (Verified-Skills Job Platform)

About iRocket Careers

iRocket Careers is transforming recruitment by shifting focus from traditional resumes to verified skills-based hiring. This AI-powered US-based job platform prioritizes proven capabilities over keywords and self-reported data, offering a modern B2B2C job board equipped with free AI micro-applications such as skill scoring, smart job matching, and AI mock interviews. Integrated with ELITE, a verification engine that converts actual work into trusted proof, the platform eliminates outdated recruitment inefficiencies and high agency fees.

Role and Opportunity

We seek an entrepreneurial senior leader to take full ownership of iRocket Careers' business operations including growth, revenue, and team leadership. This role is not merely employment; it is a founder-level equity opportunity where you will drive a company positioned at the center of a major hiring paradigm shift. You will lead the entire commercial operation from strategy to execution, leveraging an existing AI-native product and market foundation.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive P&L and business strategy implementation.
• Generate and sustain demand, cultivating relationships that monetize the live platform.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies including pricing, sales, and partnerships.
• Recruit, build, and lead a lean team aligned with revenue growth.
• Set and achieve ambitious growth targets.

Candidate Profile

• Proven senior leadership experience within HR, talent acquisition, people operations, RPO, or HR-tech sectors.
• Strong network of employer contacts capable of driving trial and adoption of innovative recruitment solutions.
• Entrepreneurially driven with a desire for ownership and equity, beyond just job titles.
• Deep belief in the transition from resume-based hiring to verified skill proof supported by AI.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, product-led, lean organizational environments.
• Bonus qualifications include experience selling to talent buyers, knowledge of recruiting technologies, or a track record of building solutions from the ground up.

Support Provided

• Fully developed AI-driven product and engineering teams.
• Exclusive ELITE verified-skills technology integration.
• Established brand assets, market research, ideal customer profiles, and sales content.
• Leadership and strategic support from Just Badge Worldwide founders and studio resources.

Success Metrics

• Within 90 days: Commercial launch, initial paying employers, scalable sales approach, first revenue streams.
• Within 1 year: Robust employer customer base, growing verified candidate pool, improved unit economics, and a dedicated team.

Compensation and Ownership

This founder-level position offers significant equity alongside a lean but scalable cash package. Candidates can negotiate terms directly and may also opt into an immediate equity partnership via investment alongside the studio.

Application Process

• Submit a brief form including a 90-day action plan and potential employer relationships you would bring or develop.
• Participate in an operationally focused 30-minute discussion.
• Collaboratively define launch scope and commercial framework.
• Assume business ownership with ongoing product and engineering support.

Additional Information

If this role is not suitable for you, referrals of qualified talent operators are appreciated, with a 15% lifetime commission offered on closed deals without equity requirements.

How to Apply

Apply via this posting providing answers to:
1. Your initial 90-day plan for running iRocket Careers.
2. Employer relationships you would harness to generate early revenue.
3. Why you support the concept that proof surpasses resumes, and your motivation for ownership now.