Commercial Co-Founder

Overview Commercial Co-Founder — Brisbane-Based Infrastructure Inspection Technology Startup
Company : SKYRO AU, Brisbane, Australia
SKYRO AU is a Brisbane-based startup addressing aging electricity infrastructure with breakthrough technology to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability. We're seeking a Commercial Co-Founder to lead go-to-market strategy for our inspection technology. This is a Day 1 Co-Founder role aligned with the Antler VC program, funded from Day 1.
As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own revenue generation, customer relationships, and market expansion to transform 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 Profile
Commercial 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 teams
Startup 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 iteration
Industry 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 solutions
Financial 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: we offer
Equity & 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 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 steps
To Apply : Send a brief email to with:
One-page summary of your commercial background and relevant experience
Three key utility industry contacts you could leverage (company/role only)
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
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Business Development and Sales
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