Ph3Job Overview /h3 pWe’re building Switzerland's first industrial fresh, chilled pet food platform. The pilot is done – 8,000+ meals produced, real customers, strong unit economics. Now we’re looking for a co‑founder with a food science or animal nutrition background to take this to the next level. /p h3What exists /h3 ul liValidated product (fresh, chilled pet meals for dogs cats – not frozen, not dry) /li liStrategic production logistics partnership with one of Switzerland's largest food corporations /li liProof of concept: 8,000+ meals produced /li li300+ early supporters from a crowdfunding campaignClear path to CHF 600‑850M domestic market with zero industrial fresh competitors /li /ul h3What’s missing /h3 pA co‑founder who brings deep expertise in food technology, food processing, or animal nutrition – ideally with a current or recent connection to a Swiss university or research institution. Someone who is excited about building the RD backbone of a category‑defining brand. /p h3What you'd own /h3 ul liProduct development formulation strategy /li liResearch partnerships with Swiss academic institutions /li liProcess optimisation (pasteurisation, HPP evaluation, shelf‑life extension) /li liNutritional validation regulatory compliance /li /ul h3Why it’s interesting /h3 ul liThe product works and customers love it – this is not an idea on a napkin /li liStrategic infrastructure partner already committed (production, logistics, funding) /li liFresh pet food is a CHF 12B+ global market growing 15%+ per year /li liSwitzerland has no industrial player in chilled fresh pet food – wide open space! /li /ul h3Who you might be /h3 ul liMSc or PhD in food science, food technology, animal nutrition, or related field /li liCurrently at or recently graduated from a Swiss university (ETH, ZHAW, BFH, EPFL, or similar) /li liEntrepreneurial mindset – you want to build, not just research /li liComfortable with ambiguity and early‑stage speed /li liBonus: experience with HPP, ...