Commercial Co-Founder

Commercial Co-FounderBrisbane-Based Infrastructure Inspection Technology StartupCOMPANY DESCRIPTIONSKYRO AU is a Brisbane-based startup with a mission to make powerline transmission line inspections safer, more efficient, and effective through breakthrough technology. We're addressing critical challenges in Australia's aging electricity infrastructure with proven commercial validation and a clear path to market.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

SKYRO AU is seeking an exceptional Commercial Co-Founder to lead go-to-market strategy for our breakthrough inspection technology. This is a Day 1 Co-Founder role through the Antler VC program - if successful, you'll form the company with one technical Co-Founder who brings strong technical and domain expertise, funded from Day 1.

As Commercial Co-Founder, you'll own revenue generation, customer relationships, and market expansion for technology that transforms how utilities manage aging infrastructure, improve safety, and prevent catastrophic failures.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Revenue Leadership: Drive sales strategy, customer acquisition, and revenue growth from Day 1
• Market Development: Establish SKYRO AU as the leading inspection technology provider in Australia
• Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with major utilities, contractors, and industry stakeholders
• Business Model: Optimize pricing, service delivery, and customer success strategies
• Team Building: Recruit and lead commercial, sales, and customer success teams
• Fundraising: Partner with technical co-founder in Pre-Seed, Series A and beyond funding rounds

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILECommercial Excellence (Required)

• 5+ years proven commercial leadership with demonstrable revenue growth
• B2B enterprise sales experience with complex, high-value client relationships
• Business development expertise including partnerships, market expansion, pricing strategy
• Track record of building and scaling commercial teamsStartup Experience (Highly Desirable)

• Previous startup founder or early-stage commercial leadership (Seed through Series B)
• Experience navigating rapid growth phases and go-to-market challenges
• Comfortable with ambiguity, resource constraints, and fast iterationIndustry Knowledge (Highly Desirable)

• Direct experience in utility/energy sector - powerline maintenance, grid operations, infrastructure inspection
• Established network within Australian utilities (Ausgrid, SA Power Networks, Energex, AusNet, etc.)
• Understanding of utility procurement processes and regulatory environment
• Experience with safety-critical B2B technology solutionsFinancial Requirements

• Personal financial runway to be a co-founder of a startup

Antler VC Founder DNA (Required)

• To be acceptable in this role the candidate must meet Antler requirements and pass screening and interviews. Read more here: https://www.antler.co/blog/antler-interview-tips-for-founder

WHAT WE OFFEREquity & Compensation

• Significant equity stake as 1 of 2 Co-Founders (according to Antler VC terms)
• Salary negotiated with co-founder - you'll share ownership of the company; we'll maximize runway together
• Salary should not be a primary factor for you in this decision
• Performance-based incentives tied to revenue milestones

Growth Opportunity

• Ground-floor opportunity with technology that has clear commercial validation
• Large addressable market ($323B+ global infrastructure inspection market)
• Proven founding team with deep technical expertise and industry knowledge
• Clear regulatory pathway and established customer interest

Company Culture

• Mission-driven work improving worker safety and preventing infrastructure failures
• Collaborative founding team environment with shared decision-making
• Brisbane-based with flexibility for travel across Australia
• Direct impact on Australia's energy transition and infrastructure resilience

ABOUT SKYRO AU

SKYRO AU has developed a breakthrough inspection technology that addresses critical challenges facing Australia's aging electricity infrastructure. Our solution improves worker safety, prevents catastrophic failures, and enables the renewable energy transition - all while reducing costs and improving reliability.

With proven technology, regulatory pathway, and early customer interest, we're positioned for rapid growth in a market experiencing unprecedented infrastructure investment and safety challenges.

NEXT STEPSTo Apply:

Send a brief email to rg@skyro.dk with:

1. One-page summary of your commercial background and relevant experience
2. Three key utility industry contacts you could leverage (company/role only)
3. Your vision for scaling SKYRO's commercial operations (2-3 sentences)

What Happens Next:

• Initial conversation about mutual fit and opportunity
• Meet the founding team and see a technology demonstration
• Discuss equity, compensation, and co-founder terms
• Reference checks and final negotiations

IDEAL PARTNERSHIP

We're looking for someone who:

• Thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys building from the ground up
• Has a genuine passion for infrastructure, safety, and technological innovation
• Wants to be part of the solution to Australia's critical infrastructure challenges
• Values long-term partnership and shared success over short-term gains

This is not just a job - it's a founding opportunity to build something transformative in Australia's critical infrastructure sector.

SKYRO AU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.