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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO sets the direction, makes the final calls and represents the company to investors, partners and regulators. In a young online business this is the person who turns a licence and a platform into a company that grows.
What the role does
- Set strategy, targets and the operating plan
- Build and lead the leadership team
- Own relationships with investors, banks and key partners
- Represent the company to regulators and auditors
- Keep cash flow, risk and priorities under control
Skills and tools
P&L ownership and unit economicsFundraising and investor relationsNegotiation with providers and partnersRegulated business and compliance awarenessHiring and leading senior people
Ideal background
- Has run or co-run an online business through launch and growth
- Experience in fintech, payments or other regulated digital products
- Comfortable with uncertainty and fast decisions
Hiring mistakes to avoidFor companies
| Mistake | What happens | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring a great presenter with no operating track record | Strong at conferences, weak on daily decisions | Check real launches, team sizes and results, including failures |
| Letting the founder keep every role | Burnout and slow decisions | Define the CEO's scope and hire the first leads early |
Advice for candidatesFor candidates
Lead with outcomes: revenue grown, teams built, launches delivered and what you would do differently. Expect case-style interviews about a real business situation.
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