About Tala Thrive
Tala 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 Amazon
* Featured in Smart Company, Huffington Post, The Guardian, and ABC News
* Active interest from governments and corporates for B2B partnerships
* Influencers 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 Role
As 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 planning
* Lead platform development - oversee the existing product and drive the rebuild for scale
* Build the team - define structure, hire developers and contractors, establish engineering culture
* Drive 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 collaboration
* Manage infrastructure - costs, vendors, and third‐party integrations
About You
* Proven experience as a CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent technical leadership role
* Track record of building and scaling digital products - health, SaaS, or consumer tech experience a strong plus
* Hands‐on engineering background with strong architectural judgement
* Experience hiring and managing engineering teams
* Comfortable with the ambiguity of an early‐stage startup
* Clear 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 raise
* Hours: ~15–20 hours per week, flexible and variable
* Location: Fully remote - we have presence in Melbourne and Europe
* Other 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 zero
* Backed by investors and advisors with deep networks
* Free therapy and coaching as part of our wellness culture
* Flexible, remote‐first - works alongside other commitments
* Real technical ownership and a seat at the founding table
* A mission that matters - improving access to mental health care for underserved communities globally
Sound Like You?
Apply now or find out .
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