About Tala ThriveTala Thrive is the first global mental health platform focused on culturally competent care. We match clients with therapists and coaches who understand their culture, language, and religion - because you shouldn't have to educate your therapist about your background. We offer video sessions and self-guided wellbeing programs (launching soon), with a subscription model on the horizon. Our platform is live, our team spans Melbourne and Europe, and we're now preparing to move into B2B partnerships with governments and corporates. 80+ therapists and coaches across 30+ languages$500K raised from angel investors, including 7 VCs personally investing and the ex-Global Head of Product at AmazonFeatured in Smart Company, Huffington Post, The Guardian, and ABC NewsActive interest from governments and corporates for B2B partnershipsInfluencers and public figures posting organically — no payment required Tala Thrive was founded by Sonia Kaurah, a former VC investor and startup mentor with eight years' experience across the Nordics and London, and a Psychology degree from Monash University. She has helped over 200 startups raise their first round of capital. The RoleAs our first CTO, you'll join the founding team and take full ownership of our technical direction. The platform is live — but we're now planning a rebuild to support scale, launching new product lines, and expanding into B2B. There's a lot of ground to cover, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how we get there. You'll work directly with Sonia, our founder and CEO, on everything from architecture decisions to product strategy. What You'll Do Own the technical vision - architecture, stack decisions, roadmap, and rebuild planningLead platform development - oversee the existing product and drive the rebuild for scaleBuild the team - define structure, hire developers and contractors, establish engineering cultureDrive security and compliance - ensure we meet data privacy standards across our markets (GDPR and beyond)Support growth - contribute to B2B technical conversations, investor due diligence, and cross-functional collaborationManage infrastructure - costs, vendors, and third-party integrations About You Proven experience as a CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent technical leadership roleTrack record of building and scaling digital products - health, SaaS, or consumer tech experience a strong plusHands-on engineering background with strong architectural judgementExperience hiring and managing engineering teamsComfortable with the ambiguity of an early-stage startupClear communicator - you can make complex technical decisions legible to non-technical stakeholders Compensation & Practicalities Equity: Attractive equity stake - this role starts equity-only, with salary planned within 6 months as we secure B2B revenue and/or our next raiseHours: ~15–20 hours per week, flexible and variableLocation: Fully remote - we have presence in Melbourne and EuropeOther employment: You are welcome to hold other roles while working with us Why Join Platform and brand already built - you are joining at momentum, not ground zeroBacked by investors and advisors with deep networksFree therapy and coaching as part of our wellness cultureFlexible, remote-first - works alongside other commitmentsReal technical ownership and a seat at the founding tableA mission that matters - improving access to mental health care for underserved communities globally Sound Like You?Apply now or find out more at talathrive.com.