Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Opportunity with a High-Potential Start-Up

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About Lumusphere Lumusphere is an ambitious start-up focused on enhancing player performance in sports through cutting-edge innovations. Our goal is to develop revolutionary solutions that address long-standing challenges in visibility and gameplay across fast-growing sports like Pickleball. With the sport’s rapid rise in popularity and an untapped market awaiting our innovations, Lumusphere is building a foundation for creating high-performance, impactful products. Position Overview Lumusphere is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our founding team. This role is pivotal for shaping the company’s operational foundation, driving product development efforts, and supporting market entry. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in strategizing how our solutions will emerge as game-changers for sports enthusiasts and players alike. This is an equity-based position in the initial phase, with flexibility in time commitment to accommodate other engagements. As funding is secured and commercial operations commence, the position will transition into a traditional compensation model with a competitive salary and benefits. COO Responsibilities As COO, your responsibilities will focus on overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of efforts critical to launching and scaling Lumusphere. This includes: • Operational Structure and Leadership: • Develop operational frameworks to ensure preparedness for eventual commercial-scale operations. • Oversee relationships with vendors, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders during the product development phase. • Strategic Development: • Collaborate with the CEO to translate the company vision into actionable strategic priorities. • Lay the groundwork for maintaining efficiency while scaling operations as the company grows. • Product and Market Launch Preparation: • Assist in the logistics of product development, including sourcing and managing prototyping or early production efforts. • Support go-to-market strategies, identifying optimal distribution and engagement tactics. • Talent and Team Building: • Play a key role in building the organizational infrastructure, including recruitment of team members suited for long-term success. • Foster a collaborative, innovative workplace culture. • Financial Planning and Oversight: • Monitor and optimize the financial health of operations, ensuring capital is allocated effectively during the pre-revenue phase. • Work on fundraising strategies alongside the leadership team and support investor engagement efforts. Ideal Candidate Profile • Entrepreneurial Experience: Familiarity with the start-up environment, particularly with ventures involving consumer products or technology. • Operational Prowess: Expertise in creating efficiencies in early-stage operations and scaling processes. • Strategic Thinker: Visionary mindset, capable of aligning development efforts with market goals. • Highly Flexible: Willingness to operate in a flexible capacity during the early stages and evolve with the demands of the business. Why Join Lumusphere? • Be at the forefront of a fast-growing market in recreational sports applications. • Contribute to the vision of solving critical gameplay challenges while shaping future sports experiences. • Gain equity-based ownership during the early phase, with significant potential for long-term financial growth. If you are a driven, visionary leader with relevant experience and a passion for taking start-ups to the next level, we invite you to be part of our journey. We look forward to collaborating with the right individual to bring our vision to life. Apply today to help redefine sports performance and player experience!

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