Commercial Co-Founder

Commercial Co-FounderBrisbane-Based Infrastructure Inspection Technology StartupCOMPANY DESCRIPTION

SKYRO 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 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:

WHAT 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
  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 STEPS
To Apply:

Send a brief email to

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.