Job Details

Company Description

We are Mechanism Ventures. In 2019, we started building profitable startups from scratch. We brought together top engineering minds from places like Princeton and MIT to drive the highest success rates in the industry while turning company building into a science.

During that time, we've built ten high-growth companies, driving $200M+ in revenue. Along the way, we've developed an engineering approach to entrepreneurship rooted in algorithms and advanced mathematics.

Now, we're working to automate company building tothe point that we can press a button to launch profitable companies-ventures that can reinvest their own resources to become enterprises that help millions, or even billions, of people.

Position Description

HelloPest, Inc. is a Mechanism portfolio company on a mission to make homes cleaner, safer, and healthier. Our flagship product, the PestRx, replaces outdated traps and poisons with a modern, humane, technology-driven solution. We are redefining a $10B+ legacy industry by delivering effective and toxin-free pest protection directly to consumers.

HelloPest is a validated DTC brand with a proven acquisition engine and a $2M run rate. We are quickly approaching full profitability.

As the CEO of HelloPest, your mission is to take this validated foundation and transform it into a robust profit center. You will own the entire business, including P&L, board management, supply chain, product development, and the scaling of our growth engine.

This is a role for a hands-on builder and growth operator. You will personally own the growth strategy, execute the media buying, manage the creative output, and make the hard calls under pressure. You will build (and rebuild) systems until the mission is complete.

If your instinct is to hire others to do all the work immediately, this isn't for you. We need a leader who finds the leverage points themselves before building a team around them.

However, as you prove the model at scale, your role will evolve. You will build a lean, high-performance team to support you as you expand into new product lines and channels, aiming to dominate the modern pest control category.

As the CEO, you will have access to Mechanism's in-house Practice Areas for operational support across Growth, Product, Engineering, Design, Operations, People, Finance, and Legal. Our in-house experts are at the top of their fields and are here to provide world-class strategic guidance and execution.

Additionally, you will participate as a member of the company's board of directors.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• You are a Builder/Scaler: You don't just manage systems; you engineer them for growth. You are comfortable getting your hands dirty to fix a funnel or debug a campaign, but you know how to build systems that scale beyond your personal effort.
• You are a "Double Threat" in Growth: You possess a rare combination of deep expertise in Product-Led Growth AND Performance Marketing. You understand how product mechanics and paid acquisition amplify each other.
• You are Obsessive about Unit Economics: You understand that growth without profit is vanity. You focus on LTV/CAC, contribution margin, and payback periods.
• You are Ready to Bet Big on Yourself: You don't want to be a cog in an established corporate machine. You want to build an enterprise.
• You are a Natural Leader: You make complicated things simple and foster an environment of rapid execution, learning, and fun.
• You are Intellectually Honest: You leverage data over intuition. You are extremely receptive to feedback and constantly seek the truth of the business.
• You are Relentlessly Resourceful: You do not get blocked. You find a way to win.
• You Are a Master of Leverage. You know how to utilize Mechanism's in-house experts and capital to drive results without immediate headcount. You operate with the discipline of a bootstrapper but the backing of a VC, ensuring that every future hire is funded by cash flow you generated.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

What to Expect

This role will be challenging, and it will change substantially as the business scales. You must be in the day-to-day, hands-on, and responsible for executing across all business areas initially. As the business grows, you must build a team to support scale.

Here is a general idea of the direct impact you should make within the first three months:

• 30 Days
  
  • Get access to systems and tools.
  • Successfully complete Mechanism growth training and CEO onboarding.
  • Build strong trust, confidence, and rapport with the Mechanism team.
  • Conduct a deep-dive audit of the current Growth, Product, and Financial models.
  • Identify and execute quick wins to improve unit economics and scale.
  • Confirm early signs of meeting all CEO Expectations via a performance review.
• 60 Days
  
  • Take full operational and P&L responsibility for the business.
  • Launch high-leverage initiatives in product leg growth.
  • Launch high-leverage initiatives in growth marketing.
  • Confirm early signs of meeting all CEO Expectations via a performance review.
• 90 Days
  
  • Demonstrate a clear, data-backed trajectory to significant profitability within the first year.
  • Scale the business's operational excellence and core team.
  • Confirm meeting all CEO Expectations via a performance review.

Logistics

Location and Time Commitment
We are fully remote. You can work wherever you're most productive. This role is full-time and must overlap with US ET for most of the workday. This challenging opportunity demands a level of dedication beyond the standard 9 to 5.

Compensation
Our compensation packages are designed to make this your dream job for both the short and long term. Each compensation package includes a base salary and a significant equity stake.

For candidates located in New York, Washington, Colorado, California, and Illinois, the base salary range is $170,000 - $220,000 USD. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications and location.

Time Commitment

This role is full-time and will need to overlap with US ET for the majority of the workday. It is an exciting opportunity that demands a level of dedication beyond the standard 9 to 5. We need someone who's willing to go above and beyond to help us achieve our ambitious goals, and who's eager to put in the effort to make a real impact.

Location

US-Based - Fully remote.

Compensation

Our compensation packages are designed to make this your dream job for the short and long term. Each compensation package is tailored to suit your priorities and can include base, equity in the companies we help build, and performance bonus based on the success of our portfolio companies. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and an unlimited time off policy with a two-week minimum.