Chief Product Officer (CPO) - VC Backed Startups

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Chief Product Officer (CPO) Roles at VC-Backed Startups

At SignalFire , we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.

We’re looking to connect with exceptional Chief Product Officers (CPOs) who are excited about owning company-wide product strategy, scaling product teams, and driving business impact at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.

This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring AI / ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to talentnetwork@signalfire.com.

Who Should Join?

We’re looking for product executives who are :

Passionate about defining and leading product strategy at a company-wide level

Experienced in building and scaling world-class product teams and driving execution

Excited to partner with the CEO, investors, and cross-functional leaders to align product with business growth

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Define and execute company-wide product vision, strategy, and roadmap to drive growth and market leadership

Build and scale high-performing product teams , hiring and mentoring top product talent

Partner with the CEO and executive team to align product direction with company goals and investor expectations

Oversee cross-functional collaboration , ensuring strong alignment across engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success

Drive business model innovation , leveraging data-driven decision-making and customer insights

Own product-led growth strategies , pricing models, and go-to-market execution

Establish and maintain best-in-class UX / UI, customer experience, and engagement strategies

Manage product P&L, budgets, and resource allocation to optimize company success

Act as a public-facing thought leader , representing the company’s product vision at events, press interviews, and investor meetings

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many Chief Product Officer roles in our network look for :

12+ years of experience in product management, with 5+ years leading product teams at scale

Proven track record of scaling product organizations and launching successful, market-defining products

Experience leading multi-product portfolios in high-growth startup environments

Deep expertise in B2B SaaS, AI, fintech, marketplaces, or developer tools

Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in dynamic, fast-moving industries

Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, executive decision-making, and investor relations

Experience working in venture-backed startups or publicly traded technology companies

Tools & Technologies You Might Work With :

Product Management & Analytics : Jira, Asana, Trello, Notion, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Google Analytics

Design & Prototyping : Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer, InVision

Collaboration & Documentation : Slack, Notion, Confluence, Miro, Loom

Data & Experimentation : SQL, Looker, Tableau, A / B Testing Platforms

What Happens Next?

Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.

We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.

If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.

No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future product leadership roles in our portfolio.

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