Chief Operating Officer (COO)

We're Cubby Beds

A fast-growing, high-impact startup that creates smart beds for people with cognitive conditions such as Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, and Autism. Our mission is simple but powerful: to improve the lives of people with complex conditions and their families through innovative products and customer-centric go-to-market strategies.

Since launch, we have:

• Changed the lives of thousands of families
• Achieved insurance coverage in all 50 states
• Bootstrapped a profitable 8 figure business

We're now at an inflection point. Cubby Beds is expanding operations, launching new products, entering new markets, and facing complexities that demand dedicated operational leadership. This is why we are searching for a Chief Operating Officer (COO). We're seeking a proven executive who can merge strategy and execution to lead us through this critical growth stage on our mission to help 100,000 families.
This Is Where You Come In

As COO and a key member of the executive team, you will be the operational engine that ensures our vision translates into seamless execution. You will own the P&L, drive cross-functional alignment, and empower our leadership team to operate at their highest level.

Your job is to translate complex, cross-functional opportunities and challenges into clear, executable plans, empowering the team to drive them forward. You will report directly to the CEO and be the right-hand partner in leading and building a category-defining company.
What You'll Own & Drive

The P&L & Day to Day Execution

• Translate the long term strategic vision into actionable plans and ensure their successful execution.
• Balance revenue growth with cost management to ensure Cubby meets (or exceeds) its financial targets.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Talent Empowerment

• Directly oversee Growth (marketing, sales, market access) and Operations (Supply Chain, Regulatory & Quality, Support), fostering seamless alignment across teams.
• Lead our executive and leadership team meetings and foster clear communication and consistency across the organization.
• Mentor and empower department heads, cultivating high-performing teams with a culture of excellence, velocity, and accountability.

Drive Revenue & Execution

• Lead expansion execution into new products, markets, and partnerships, ensuring initiatives meet growth targets and our operations to support this growth are on time and on budget.
• Own revenue predictability, aligning demand with supply chain and support scalability.

Operational Excellence & Scalable Systems

• Implement and refine the Cubby Operating System, based on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
• Drive the operating cadence of the business composed of team planning sessions, offsites, and OKRs.
• Optimize processes in manufacturing, logistics, and customer service, identifying and deploying tools and automation essential for rapid growth.
• Establish scalable, repeatable frameworks for product launches, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.

Partner Strategically with the CEO

• Serve as the CEO's trusted partner in translating vision into execution, guiding strategic decisions, resource allocation, and long-term growth planning.
• Enable the CEO to focus on high-impact initiatives across the departments reporting to them including Product, Finance, and People.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven operator with 10+ years scaling startups from ~$25M to $100M
• Generalist executive with revenue roots, capable of driving commercialization and operational excellence across complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience in owning the P&L to drive execution across the major areas of the business.
• Passion for execution, translating strategic vision into clear, repeatable, high-efficiency processes.
• Experienced mentor and leader, able to empower department heads, foster autonomy, and develop high-performing teams with clear accountability.
• Cross-functional alignment expert, comfortable driving collaboration across multiple teams.
• Experience in regulated industries, particularly med-tech, healthcare, pharma, space, defense, robotics, or fintech is a strong plus.
• Systems-focused operator, comfortable implementing EOS, OKRs or similar operational frameworks to structure and accelerate organizational growth.
• Right-hand partner to the CEO, thriving in the balance between day-to-day execution and long-term strategic planning.
• Mission-driven and impact-oriented, deeply committed to changing lives and building a meaningful business.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive market compensation: $300K+ base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Significant equity ownership in a profitable, high-growth company positioned for industry-defining impact.
• Competitive benefits package with contributions to health, dental, vision and a 401K match.
• Unlimited PTO and wellness benefits to keep you strong and rested.
• Hybrid work model: Work from home 1-2 days a week, with full access to our beautiful Denver HQ the rest of the time.
• Top-tier equipment: Mac, standing desk, and high-end accessories
• Fully stocked kitchen and weekly team lunches
• Growth opportunities: Join at a crucial stage and contribute to the next wave of Cubby Beds' success.

Join Us. Let's Build Something That Matters.

If you're ready to accelerate our mission and help families get the safe sleep they deserve, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about your experience and how you envision bringing your operational expertise to Cubby Beds.

Cubby Beds is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives to drive meaningful innovation and look forward to reviewing your application.

Join us and let's redefine what's possible, together.

As part of the application process, we request an introductory video to get to know candidates beyond their resumes and fairly evaluate important communication and presentation skills. We understand video submissions may not be possible for everyone-if that's the case, please reach out to recruiting@cubbybeds.com for alternative options. Effective communication is essential for this role, and we'll gladly consider reasonable accommodations. By submitting your application, you acknowledge these terms.

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Department Operations Locations Denver HQ Remote status Hybrid