Founder – Lead Vision & Strategy

About the role

Pathfinder is seeking a dynamic Founder to shape and drive the company’s vision from the ground up. Based in Rabat, you will lead the creation, development and execution of the business strategy, working full‑time on‑site with a small, early‑stage team.

Key responsibilities

• Validate business ideas through market research, data analysis and user feedback.
• Define target markets, product or service offerings and iterate based on insights.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, set priorities, establish processes and manage workflows.
• Build and promote the brand, represent Pathfinder to customers, partners and investors.
• Drive initial sales, pilot projects and revenue generation.
• Make key financial and operational decisions while aligning short‑term actions with long‑term growth.
• Set the cultural tone and foster a collaborative, resilient team environment.

Required profile

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with experience founding or leading a venture or major initiative.
• Proven strategic thinking, problem‑solving and data‑informed decision‑making in uncertain environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team‑building abilities.
• Solid understanding of product development, operations, marketing and basic finance.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively and execute quickly.
• Experience engaging customers, partners or stakeholders to gather insights and build relationships.
• Fluency in English; additional languages relevant to the Moroccan market are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field, or equivalent entrepreneurial experience.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Rabat and commit fully to the company’s early and growth stages.

Required skills