Montauk Capital
CEO & Co-Founder, Aquanode
Montauk CapitalUnited States1 day ago
Full-timeBusiness Development, Sales
Job Title: CEO - AquaNode

AquaNode is pioneering a decentralized network of Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) water kiosks. Our mission is to provide water as a service, empowering businesses, communities, and investors worldwide. AquaNode’s water kiosks, outfitted with IoT devices, will create a self-sustaining grid delivering clean water without pipes or central infrastructure.

The CEO will lead AquaNode through its next phase of growth and beyond, taking it's vision and driving it forward globally. They will own strategy, operations, technology, and ecosystem development. This role requires a visionary executive with experience in scaling technology-driven platforms, a deep understanding of decentralized systems, and a passion for sustainability and social impact.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute AquaNode’s vision for a decentralized, global water generation network.
  • Identify and execute on strategic pilot partnerships
  • Drive the company’s growth strategy, including global node deployment, technology innovation, and market expansion.
  • Oversee the integration of blockchain, IoT, and token economics to ensure secure, transparent, and efficient operations.
  • Lead all aspects of company operations, including hardware manufacturing, network management, and quality assurance.
  • Ensure robust anti-fraud and security protocols across hardware, blockchain, and network layers.
  • Optimize the deployment and performance of AWG units in diverse geographic and climatic regions, including identifying appropriate initial locations and developing local partnerships to enhance deployment reach
  • Foster partnerships with global corporations, governments, and private sector stakeholders to accelerate adoption and impact.

Required Skills

  • Visionary, entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and innovation.
  • Strong understanding of the opportunity and value of data on a global level
  • Deep commitment to sustainability, climate resilience, and social impact.
  • Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Ability to navigate operational and market complexities across diverse regions.
  • Experience with decentralized governance and community-led organizations.
  • Ability to inspire trust and alignment across a global, distributed ecosystem.

Qualifications

  • Proven executive leadership in technology, clean energy, water, or blockchain sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to scale decentralized or network-based platforms globally.
  • Experience with token economics, digital assets, or blockchain-based business models.
  • Strong understanding of IoT, hardware deployment, and data-driven operations.
  • Ability to partner across government, venture and large global corporations
  • Deep understanding of how to build and scale energy infrastructure globally

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