CEO OpticMizing (The Collider Programme)
Does RecruitmentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Posted April 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
does recruitment is a fractional recruitment partner that specializes in building high‑impact teams for early‑stage startups and mission‑driven ventures across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With over a decade of full‑cycle experience, the firm has successfully onboarded 25+ founders and key talent—from engineers to climate experts—into companies focused on climate, sustainability, and deeptech. Their distinct approach blends founder‑friendly sourcing workflows, AI‑enhanced tools (Clay, Heyreach, Zapier, OpenAI), and flexible project‑based engagements to deliver fast, clear, and human‑centric hiring. Headquartered in Barcelona and Amsterdam, does recruitment serves a global clientele, empowering organizations that aim to create meaningful impact through the right people.
Job Description
We are seeking an entrepreneurial CEO to join the founding team of OPTICMIZING, a deep-tech industrial spin-off that applies advanced optical sensing, AI, and Industry 4.0 technologies to transform food manufacturing. As CEO & Co-Founder, you will lead the venture-building journey, driving business validation, industrial pilots, fundraising, and spin-off creation. The project has developed a patented NIR optical sensing technology that enables in-line, real-time monitoring and control of pH and rheological properties during milk fermentation.
Requirements
- Experience in deep tech, industrial tech, foodtech, or B2B SaaS
- Previous experience as founder or co-founder
- Strong business background (MBA, ADE, or equivalent experience)
- Comfortable operating in industrial environments and B2B sales cycles
- Familiar with technology transfer and collaboration with research institutions
Benefits
- Relevant equity as CEO & Co-Founder upon company incorporation
- €6,000 stipend during validation phase
- Access to The Collider venture-building programme
- Access to The Collider and MWCapital ecosystem
- Opportunity to access a participative loan of up to €50,000
- Coworking space in Barcelona