Founding CEO – Climate Startup Co-Creation Opportunity

Wavemaker Impact is seeking a Founding CEO for a climate-tech startup co-creation opportunity, starting August 1, 2025, in Southeast Asia. The role involves co-founding and leading a startup focused on significant emission challenges, with full-time commitment and support from a dedicated venture-building team. Ideal candidates are experienced founders passionate about climate solutions, willing to explore innovative opportunities, and ready for challenges. The position offers equity ownership and funding.
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🚀 Start Date: August 1, 2025 | Location: Anywhere in SEA

Who We Are

Wavemaker Impact is Southeast Asia’s leading climate-tech venture builder. We co-found startups with experienced entrepreneurs to tackle the world’s biggest emission challenges. With 16 companies across 9 countries, we’re expanding into India in 2025 to build the next wave of transformative climate-tech startups.

Our Mission

To create companies that each cut 100 million metric tonnes of CO₂e and generate $100M+ in revenue.

The Process
• No cohorts, no off-the-shelf ventures—just full-time Founder-in-Residence roles (4-6 months) to build from scratch.
• We back you, not just an idea. A dedicated venture-building team works alongside you to ideate, validate, and launch.
• You co-found and lead your own climate-tech startup.

Who You Are

✔ Experienced founder/operator: You’ve built before and are ready for your next venture.

✔ Mission-driven: Committed to solving climate challenges at scale.

✔ Open-minded: No pitch deck needed—just a willingness to explore game-changing opportunities.

✔ Resilient: Comfortable with pivots, challenges, and uncertainty.

✔ Ready: You have an 18-24 month runway and can commit full-time.

Why Build With Us?

✅ Proven insights: We know where the high value opportunities are.

✅ Founder-led: You’re the CEO, with 70% equity ownership.

✅ Funding-ready: Up to $500K seed funding + follow-on potential.

✅ True co-founders: More than a cheque—we’re with you every step.

✅ Financial grant: SGD $5K/month stipend + travel/team budget during residency.

Let’s build something world-changing.

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