Partnerships & Communications Manager / Co-Founder
About Us:
"Gravity Fellow" is a deep-tech clean energy startup developing a unique Deep Ocean Gravitational Energy Storage & Generation System (DOGEGS).
Our technology provides autonomous 24/7 clean energy generation with efficiency up to 97% and costs of less than \$0.01/kWh — far more efficient than traditional wind or solar. In addition, the system can also produce green hydrogen, reduce CO₂ emissions, and deliver a scalable solution for the global transition to renewable energy.
We are currently at pre-MVP stage (TRL 3 + TRL 6), with patents and a certified scientific discovery, and are now building a strong co-founding team to scale globally (US, Europe, and potentially Asia).
? Key Responsibilities:
1. Business Development & Partnerships
- Identify and engage strategic partners (investors, accelerators, corporates, research institutions).
- Build long-term relationships with clients, partners, and regulators.
- Develop joint projects in CleanTech / ClimateTech.
2. Fundraising & Investment
- Actively participate in grant programs (Horizon Europe, EIC, BEF, DOE, private foundations, etc.).
- Engage with VCs, family offices, and corporate investors.
- Support the preparation of pitch decks, business models, and investor presentations.
3. Communications & PR
- Develop and implement an external communications strategy.
- Represent the company at international conferences, exhibitions, and industry summits.
- Manage PR campaigns and publications in media and industry journals.
- Manage company presence on LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
4. Market Research (CustDev) (a must)
- Identify real needs of paying customers and define effective monetization models.
- Conduct 15–30 in-depth online interviews with target customers (users already paying for similar solutions).
- Transcribe and analyze interview data.
- Prepare a summary report with key insights and hypotheses for further testing.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, or communications (3+ years).
- Hands-on experience in CustDev / JTBD research (required).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to “open up” interview respondents.
- Fluent English (required); additional languages (especially European) are a strong plus.
- Knowledge of or strong interest in CleanTech, ClimateTech, EnergyTech.
- Proactive mindset, ownership, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment.
- Willingness to join as a co-founder (equity).
? What We Offer
- A chance to become a co-founder of a project capable of replacing traditional wind and solar plants in the future.
- Equity stake and the opportunity to shape company strategy and direction.
- Work on breakthrough technology with a global climate impact.
- Access to international networks across the US, Europe, and potentially Asia.
- Opportunity for personal growth and building a strong professional brand in CleanTech/ClimateTech.
? Work Format
Remote-first
? How to Apply
Send your CV and a short motivation letter.
Additionally, please include:
- A brief overview of your CustDev and/or Fundraising & Investment experience.
- Examples of projects you’ve worked on (if available).
If you are passionate about green technologies, clean energy and would like to be part of a groundbreaking venture, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.