[Remote] CEO - HelloPest, Inc.

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mechanism Ventures is a company focused on building profitable startups from scratch, and they are seeking a CEO for their portfolio company, HelloPest, Inc. The CEO will be responsible for transforming HelloPest into a robust profit center, owning all aspects of the business including P&L, growth strategy, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and the Mission: You are accountable for taking the company to significant profitability in year 1
• Drive Product-Led Growth: Architect and optimize the user journey to maximize conversion, retention, and LTV across our business lines
• Drive Performance Marketing: Optimize and scale paid acquisition channels (e.g., Google, Meta, TikTok) to ensure high-volume, profitable customer acquisition
• Build the Team: Recruit, hire, and manage a team of top performers. You will set the standard for talent density and execution velocity
• Set the Strategy: Own and develop the strategic vision of the business in coordination with the board of directors
• Identify and Capture Alpha: Relentlessly hunt for high-leverage opportunities—new channels, new products, or operational efficiencies—that create non-linear value

Skills

• Proven DTC Experience: A track record of scaling a direct-to-consumer brand from $1 - $10M+ in revenue, specifically with physical products
• Deep Growth Literacy: Expertise in the mechanics of growth (acquisition, activation, retention) and the rigorous management of paid media budgets
• Operational Rigor: Experience managing inventory, 3PLs, and supply chain dynamics
• Commercial Mindset: A history of driving revenue and profit, not just user growth
• Analytical Rigor: The ability to build your own models and dashboards to track daily performance
• Leadership Potential: The capacity to eventually hire, train, and lead a high-performance team as the business scales

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Unlimited time off policy with a two-week minimum

Company Overview

• Mechanism Ventures cofounds startups with world-class entrepreneurs. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://mechanism.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Mechanism Ventures has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.