Chief Technology Officer

Emerald Energy (www.emeraldenergy.co) is solving the critical shortage of clean energy technicians. Its platform will source and assess, train, and certify them using better technology. We are looking to use automation and AI to match nontraditional candidates with contractors and then get them up the learning curve faster through a copilot and targeted training. Emerald is starting by filling the gap in heat pump installers, then will expand into EVs/batteries, wind, and solar workers as we scale. We piloted with one of the largest heat pump-focused contractors in the Northeast, which helped it generate $250K in new revenue, cut hiring time by 50%, and save $35K in recruiting costs. Emerald will serve companies, unions, and community colleges as a B2B partner. We received funding from the state energy agencies in NY and MA and were selected to participate in Techstars, Venture for ClimateTech and Village Capital accelerators.

Emerald is seeking a Chief Technology Officer -- a cofonder role. Please note that this is an equity-only role until we can fundraise (ideally close by late-December or early January).

Ideally:

• Full-stack
• Scrappy
• Passion for clean energy, sustainability and environmental justice
• Grit
• Humble
• Willingness to get hands dirty and get on sales calls, investor pitches, and other startup activities that aren't squarely CTO activities

Nice to have:

• Experience in skilled trades, ed tech, future of work / HR tech, learning & development, or recruiting
• AI experience or willingness to learn how to use AI
• Mobile experience