About the role

Role

Co-Founder & CEO for an early-stage HealthTech startup (equity-only; no salary).

What you’ll lead

Go-to-market strategy across key verticals: sports medicine, elder care, and telehealth clinical triage
Fundraising from pre-seed through Series A (investor relations, pitch development, term negotiation)
Strategic partnerships with clinical partners, health systems, payers, and strategic investors
Commercial traction: find early adopters, close pilot agreements, and establish revenue pathways
Regulatory & compliance strategy in partnership with the CTO and legal advisors, including HIPAA, GDPR, and 510(k)
Founding team leadership: recruit, inspire, and retain a small team aligned with the mission
External representation: conferences, media, and prospective partners
Set culture, values, and operating cadence from the ground up

Target markets

Sports concussion screening (athletic organizations, sports medicine clinics, league partnerships)
Elderly cognitive monitoring (senior living operators, home health agencies, family caregiving platforms)
Telehealth clinical triage (health systems, neurology practices, digital health platforms)

Requirements

Proven experience founding/co-founding/leading a zero-to-one early-stage company
Demonstrated fundraising track record (angels/VCs/strategic investors) and ability to tell a compelling story
Background in digital health, medical technology, or regulated life sciences with awareness of clinical validation, regulatory pathways, and healthcare buyer dynamics
Strong commercial instincts: identify customers, structure deals, and close
Ability to operate across science + technology + business
Experience leading small, high-performance teams in resource-constrained environments
Exceptional communication skills (written, on-stage, and in meetings)
Long-term builder mindset (equity-owner orientation)

Nice to have

Clinical/scientific background in neurology, neuropsychology, or cognitive science
Existing relationships with health system executives, payers, or digital health investors
Experience with FDA 510(k) submissions or SaMD regulatory strategy
MBA (or equivalent business training)
Prior experience working alongside a strong technical co-founder

About NeedTech Labs

NeedTech Labs is a stealth-stage digital health venture developing a mobile AI/ML platform for early neurocognitive screening. The solution uses smartphone sensors and multi-modal stimuli to detect early neurological impairments and provide personalized recommendations for patients, clinicians, and caregivers.

CEO & Co-Founder - Early-Stage HealthTech Startup (No Salary, Equity Only)

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