Shape technical direction across Martell Ventures’ portfolio from Kitchener-Waterloo, combining software architecture, product judgment, and hands-on execution.
As Chief Technology Officer, you will serve as the technical authority across multiple businesses within Martell Ventures. You will help leaders assess risks, prioritize investments, strengthen products, and build reliable engineering practices. The mandate includes practical support for complex challenges, shared capabilities, technical hiring, and preparation for acquisitions, investments, or exits.
Key Responsibilities: Translate business ideas into practical technical plans and priorities
Balance architecture with immediate needs of fast-moving businesses
Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and technical investments
Support reliable, scalable product delivery across portfolio companies
Advise leaders on technical risks, opportunities, and priorities
Requirements: Experience building and shipping software in startup or scale-up environments
Solid product and business judgment affecting customers, revenue, and growth
Ability to balance quality, speed, pragmatism, and commercial priorities
Experience supporting multiple products or venture-backed businesses preferred
Experience with technical due diligence or successful exits preferred
Use architecture expertise, commercial judgment, and practical execution to improve products and technical decisions throughout Martell Ventures’ portfolio.