Company DescriptionNEDGEXis the innovation and corporate-venturing arm of the NETZSCH Group, focused on building and investing in early-stage B2B deep-tech ventures. Its mission is to empower entrepreneurs by combining startup agility with NETZSCH's global industrial expertise. Through venture building and strategic investments in areas like advanced materials, energy, AI, process analytics, and sustainability, NEDGEX helps develop long-term, high-impact technologies.Job DescriptionAsCofounder – Product & Operations Lead, you will sit at the intersection of product, execution, and business strategy. You will translate customer needs into product direction, coordinate delivery with the tech team, structure our internal processes, and ensure that the solution scales sustainably.You will serve as a key partner to the founding team — driving clarity, product excellence, and operational readiness as we grow.QualificationsProduct leadership: defining the roadmap, aligning it with business goals, translating insights into requirements, and ensuring high-quality delivery.Coordination with engineering to prioritize tasks, plan sprints, and execute efficiently.Structuring and optimizing operational processes for onboarding, support, installations, and national expansion.Close engagement with customers — especially breweries — to understand needs, support pilots, and ensure satisfaction and retention.Representing the company at events, partner meetings, and strategic discussions.Active participation in the founding team, contributing to strategic decisions, KPI definition, growth planning, and building the organizational culture.Your profileStrong entrepreneurial mindset and genuine motivation to build a venture from the ground up.Background in product management, operations, project delivery, or technical customer success, ideally in tech, IoT, industrial automation, or process industries.Excellent ability to structure problems, define clear processes, and drive execution.Comfortable navigating uncertainty, rapid iteration, and dynamic environments.Passion for data, technology, and smart systems — experience or interest in brewing/fermentation is a strong plus.Strong communication skills in Portuguese and English, able to connect customers, teams, and strategy.Excited about taking ownership, responsibility, and long-term leadership in a fast-growing venture.What We OfferAttractive compensation with performance-based opportunities.Path toward formal cofounder status and equity participation.Hybrid work model with a modern office in the center of Florianópolis.Full involvement in strategic decisions and venture-building processes.Backing from a global industrial group paired with the agility of a startup environment.Regular team events, immersion trips, and exposure to global innovation ecosystems.Additional InformationCLT or PJ contractRemote or hybrid work in Florianópolis.