Job Overview
We’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.
What exists
Validated product (fresh, chilled pet meals for dogs & cats – not frozen, not dry)
Strategic production & logistics partnership with one of Switzerland's largest food corporations
Proof of concept: 8,000+ meals produced
300+ early supporters from a crowdfunding campaignClear path to CHF 600‑850M domestic market with zero industrial fresh competitors
What’s missing
A 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 R&D backbone of a category‑defining brand.
What you'd own
Product development & formulation strategy
Research partnerships with Swiss academic institutions
Process optimisation (pasteurisation, HPP evaluation, shelf‑life extension)
Nutritional validation & regulatory compliance
Why it’s interesting
The product works and customers love it – this is not an idea on a napkin
Strategic infrastructure partner already committed (production, logistics, funding)
Fresh pet food is a CHF 12B+ global market growing 15%+ per year
Switzerland has no industrial player in chilled fresh pet food – wide open space!
Who you might be
MSc or PhD in food science, food technology, animal nutrition, or related field
Currently at or recently graduated from a Swiss university (ETH, ZHAW, BFH, EPFL, or similar)
Entrepreneurial mindset – you want to build, not just research
Comfortable with ambiguity and early‑stage speed
Bonus: experience with HPP, thermal processing, or pet food formulation
Next steps
Reach out with a few lines about yourself. Happy to share more details over a coffee or call. No formal application needed – just genuine interest.
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