Chief Operating Officer & Co- Founder (COO) 📍 Remote | Equity / Hybrid Compensation | Startup Leadership RoleAbout SwapopSwapop is an AI-powered platform helping people turn unused items into better opportunities through smart swapping, trading, upgrading, and AI-guided decision-making.We are building more than a marketplace.We are building a next-generation value exchange platform focused on:AI-powered opportunity discoverytrading up toward bigger goalsintelligent matchingcommunity-driven growthgamified progress and value creationOur vision is to become the smartest value-exchange ecosystem in the world.⸻Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) with 10+ years of experience leading operations, teams, and execution inside fast-moving technology companies or startups.This role is for a highly organized, execution-driven leader who can transform vision into systems, accountability, and scalable operations.The COO will work directly with the Founder/CEO to oversee:company operationscross-functional executionteam coordinationdelivery systemsorganizational structureoperational scalingstrategic executionThis is not a passive management role.We are looking for someone who thrives in startup environments and knows how to build systems in high-growth, fast-changing companies.⸻Key ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipLead and oversee day-to-day company operationsBuild operational systems, processes, and execution frameworksEnsure alignment between product, engineering, marketing, AI, growth, partnerships, and operations teamsDrive company-wide execution and accountability⸻Team Management & CoordinationLead cross-functional teams and department headsEstablish workflows, reporting structures, and operational standardsMonitor progress, remove bottlenecks, and improve team efficiencyCreate a culture of accountability, ownership, and execution⸻Product & Execution OversightCoordinate execution across product, engineering, QA, and AI teamsEnsure product milestones and launches stay on scheduleImprove sprint planning, delivery tracking, and operational visibilityWork closely with leadership to prioritize initiatives⸻Growth & Scaling OperationsHelp scale internal systems as the company growsBuild scalable operational infrastructure for future expansionImprove communication systems across departmentsSupport hiring systems and organizational development⸻Strategic OperationsTranslate company vision into operational plansDefine KPIs and performance tracking systemsAnalyze operational performance and recommend improvementsSupport strategic planning and execution⸻Required Qualifications10+ years of experience in operations, business leadership, program management, or executive managementExperience leading teams in startups, marketplaces, SaaS, AI, or technology companiesStrong understanding of operational systems and scaling businessesProven experience managing cross-functional teamsExcellent leadership and communication skillsStrong execution mindset with high attention to detailExperience building operational processes from scratchAbility to work in fast-moving and ambiguous startup environments⸻Preferred ExperienceExperience in marketplaces, e-commerce, AI platforms, or consumer techExperience working with product and engineering teamsExperience with Agile workflows, Jira, sprint management, and execution systemsExperience managing remote international teamsStartup scaling experience is highly preferred⸻Leadership Traits We’re Looking ForExecution obsessedStrong ownership mentalityStrategic but highly operationalProblem solver under pressureOrganized and systems-orientedHigh accountability and reliabilityStrong communicator and team motivatorComfortable with startup uncertainty and rapid iteration⸻What Success Looks LikeThe ideal COO will help Swapop:operate faster and more efficientlyimprove execution across all teamscreate operational clarity and accountabilityscale sustainablyturn ideas into measurable progress⸻CompensationEquity-based and/or hybrid compensation structureLong-term leadership opportunityAbility to shape the operational foundation of a high-growth startupPotential future executive leadership expansion⸻Why Join SwapopThis is an opportunity to help build a category-defining platform at the intersection of:AImarketplacesbehavioral psychologyopportunity discoveryvalue creationcommunity-driven commerceYou will work directly with the founder to help shape the future of the company from an early stage.