Strategy and Operations Lead, MycoWorks
$135-150k
+ Equity
Creates new materials using mycelium
Be an early applicant
Creates new materials using mycelium
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$135-150k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To benefit the world with new materials that offer superior performance to animal leathers and plastic.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred
- 4+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or consulting roles, ideally within technical or manufacturing-focused industries
- Proven track record of managing complex projects in high-growth environments
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, or technical product development is a strong plus
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Strong analytical abilities with experience turning raw data into actionable insights
- Knowledge of operational and supply chain metrics is preferred
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Creative problem-solver who combines strategic thinking with tactical execution
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Adaptable and resourceful, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
- Passion for innovation and sustainability, aligned with MycoWorks’ mission and values
What the job involves
- MycoWorks is seeking a proactive and analytical Strategy & Operations Lead to support our mission of delivering Fine Mycelium™ products at scale
- Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the CEO, this position will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across the company, with a focus on managing key internal initiatives and operational data insights
- This role will ensure MycoWorks’ internal priorities remain on track and aligned with our strategic goals
- Lead and oversee high-priority projects that impact customer success and satisfaction
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales, to deliver on commitments
- Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful outcomes
- Act as a "fixer" for operational projects that require alignment and support to meet timelines and deliverables
- Collaborate with leadership to address roadblocks, implement best practices, and execute process improvements
- Proactively identify risks, escalate issues as needed, and ensure clear communication among stakeholders
- Dive deep into operational and supply chain data to track trends, identify insights, and measure progress toward company objectives
- Develop high-quality dashboards using Power BI (or similar tools) to provide real-time visibility into key metrics
- Present actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to support data-driven decisions
- Build strong relationships with internal teams to ensure alignment on priorities and seamless execution of initiatives
- Act as a liaison between the Chief of Staff to the CEO and teams across multiple departments
Application process
- MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out
Our take
A growing awareness of the damaging environmental impact of animal skin clothing is leading the fashion industry to seek alternatives. Alternatives to leather products have been designed in the past, but generally result in a compromise on quality and authenticity.
MycoWorks has created a biotech platform for fashion and luxury industries to purchase fungal-based biomaterial. Existing plant-based fabric companies such as Bolt Threads and Desserto already offer alternatives through fungal and cactus-based materials. However, MycoWorks differentiates itself from the competition by focusing on making its fabrics highly durable with no compromise on quality.
MycoWorks is currently focusing on offering its Mycelium fabric as an eco-friendly material for footwear and other clothing brands. However, they aim to scale their startup by developing materials outside of Mycelium and providing a broader range of future-proof materials.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2022
$125m
SERIES C
Nov 2020
$45m
SERIES B
Total funding: $187m
Company benefits
- Equity: Every full-time employee receives stock options as part of their compensation. We are all invested in and benefit from our company's success
- Health: MycoWorks offers medical, vision, and dental plans at no cost to employees, with optional coverage for partners and dependents. Among our competitive offerings are FSA accounts and a free Personal Health Advocate to ensure employees save time and money in accessing the best care
- Time off and leaves: We offer comprehensive time off and leave policies, and we encourage every employee to take time to rest, take care of themselves and their families and for personal pursuits. Our paid holidays extend beyond the traditional to build a culture that truly values a balanced life
- Flexible work schedules: Many of our opportunities are hybrid roles to support an inclusive workplace, accessible to all
- Retirement: All full-time employees are invited to contribute to a 401(k) program to support their long-term savings and retirement planning
Company HQ
Emeryville, CA
Articles
Leadership
Philip Ross
(Co-Founder & CTO)Philip is an Artist, Inventor, and Entrepreneur whose creative work is focused on the relationships between human beings, technology, and the greater living environment.
Sophia Wang
(Co-Founder & Chief of Culture)Sophia is both a Creative Artist and an Entrepreneur. Their creative practice includes choreography, performance, writing, curation, and producing original dance and multimedia works.
Eddie Pavlu
(Co-Founder)Eddie has been in executive management since they joined Elliott Laboratories in June 1997. Since then, they have started up a consulting company in Silicon Valley alongside founding MycoWorks and working for Underwriters Laboratories as operations director.
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