Chief Executive Officer - Confidential Data Center Startup

Company Overview:
Our client is a confidential emerging player in the global data center and digital infrastructure sector launching with a flagship location in Gatineau Quebec. The company is backed by strategic government partners and leading institutional investors. The mission is to create a sustainable scalable data center network that delivers advanced data storage cloud computing and connectivity solutions to businesses worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fastgrowing industry leveraging creative financing structures and strategic partnerships.

Position Overview:
As the founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) you will be responsible for the overall leadership strategic direction and operational of the company. This role requires a dynamic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit ready to contribute $100000 in capital and drive the startup to market leadership while operating without a salary for the first 12 months. You will focus on building the company from the ground up managing the saleleaseback of the flagship property raising capital and driving the companys global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a longterm growth strategy for the company starting from the flagship data center in Gatineau and expanding to key global markets.
• Oversee real estate transactions including a saleleaseback for the flagship property and secure additional funding through creative financial solutions.
• Collaborate with government partners and institutional investors to align the companys growth with longterm strategic goals.

1. Capital Raising & Financial Strategy:

• Lead the companys capital raising efforts including securing equity investment from strategic and institutional partners.
• Manage relationships with government partners to access funding programs and grants designed to support innovative technology startups.
• Ensure the efficient use of the CEOs $100000 capital contribution to drive earlystage operations technology development and market penetration.

1. Operational Oversight:

• Oversee all aspects of business operations including data center development customer acquisition technology infrastructure and compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure the company operates with a focus on sustainability efficiency and security meeting or exceeding industry best practices.
• Build a highperforming team capable of driving the companys aggressive growth objectives.

1. Investor Relations & Business Development:

• Build strong relationships with potential investors government agencies and key stakeholders to secure funding and strategic partnerships.
• Drive the business development strategy identifying key market opportunities and leading the company into new regions.
• Represent the company at industry events conferences and public forums to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a CEO or senior executive in a technology infrastructure or startup environment.
• Experience with capital raising strategic partnerships and managing relationships with institutional investors and government agencies.
• Expertise in managing real estate financing transactions such as saleleasebacks and leveraging innovative financial structures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to execute on longterm business strategies while managing daytoday operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to contribute $100000 in capital and operate without a base salary for the first 12 months

Preferred:

• Experience in the data center cloud computing or digital infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with Canadian government programs such as the Export Development Canada (EDC) and other financial instruments.
• Previous experience working in a highgrowth startup environment.

Compensation:

• The role requires a capital contribution of $100000. Compensation will be provided in the form of equity in the company with the addition of a base salary after 12 months. There is substantial potential for growth as the business scales.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

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