CEO and Co-Founder, RIOS

Who we are

At R-LABS Canada Limited Partnership (“R-LABS”), we build purpose driven companies to solve major problems in real estate and housing. The time is right for our partner company, RIOS, to take the next step in its growth journey. To achieve this, we require an innovative Co-founder to take the helm as CEO.

RIOS is on a mission to solve challenges experienced by Canada’s development industry stakeholders who rely on fragmented data and manual processes. RIOS is building a data and workflow platform designed to solve these industry challenges by aggregating purchaser, project, and financing information into a trusted decision layer.

We are seeking a CEO and Co-Founder to take RIOS to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to partner with a venture builder and to lead a company by guiding it through the funding and commercialization stages.

As CEO, you will be a driving force behind the company, teaming with your co-founder and CTO. You will be responsible for shaping and executing its business strategy, obtaining customers, securing investment, and assembling a high-performing team. You will work closely with R-LABS, our venture-building partner, and an experienced network of investors, industry experts, and real estate professionals.

This is a hybrid role.

You are an accomplished, strategic leader and an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of successfully building and exiting a startup. You have successfully raised capital, secured investors, secured customers, and built partnerships, demonstrating the ability to scale a business from concept to profitability.

As a founder and leader, you have experience in making strategic decisions that propel business growth and innovation. You excel in articulating a vision, motivating teams, and fostering collaborative environments. Your approach combines meticulous planning with the ability to execute strategies effectively to meet goals and objectives.
Ideally, you have subject matter experience in new development workflows and project financing. You have a strong network in the space, with established relationships among developers, lenders, warranty providers, and regulatory bodies, and leading real estate data or software providers.

Above all, you are passionate about building Canada’s development industry information and workflow utility, powering decisions for every institution that builds, finances, insures, or sells homes. You are excited by the opportunity to solve industry-wide challenges and build a transformative solution.

Purpose and impact. This is a rare opportunity to lead a startup in the pilot stage in an industry primed for disruption and an ecosystem primed for growth. RIOS combines real estate, financial, and data science expertise to build the trusted information and workflow layer for Canada’s new development market, enabling better risk management, stronger projects, and a more transparent path to home ownership.

Equity and compensation. As a Co-Founder, you will receive equity ownership through founders’ shares, ensuring that your contributions are directly tied to the success of the company. Additionally, you will earn a competitive salary once you become an employee of the company after the validation period.

Support and stability. While this is a startup environment, you will not be building alone. You will have the backing of R-LABS, an established venture-building team specializing in real estate innovation, and access to strategic resources.

• Validate and scale the business. You will lead market validation, refine the business model, and drive customer and investor acquisition.
• Secure capital for growth. Working alongside R-LABS' MD, Capital and Corporate Development, you will develop and execute a fundraising strategy, establish strong relationships with investors, and ensure the company is financially positioned for long-term success.
• Build a high-performing team. You will recruit and oversee top talent, including software engineers, sales professionals, and strategic partners, to bring the platform to market.
• Develop and strengthen…