Food Innovation Officer (5+ exp, Part-time, Equity only)

Company: Kefilo

Food Innovation Officer (Equity-Based) Kefilo About Kefilo
Kefilo is building a human transformation ecosystem focused on functional nutrition, preventive wellness, gut health, lifestyle redesign, accountability systems, mental wellness, and sustainable human performance.
We are not building a conventional food startup, cloud kitchen, healthy meal brand, or meal delivery company.
Our vision is to create future-ready nutrition systems that combine food science, functional ingredients, personalized nutrition, innovation, technology, and preventive wellness.
We believe the future of food will move beyond taste and convenience toward functionality, personalization, performance, longevity, and measurable health outcomes.
Because of this, food innovation is one of the most important pillars within the long-term Kefilo ecosystem.
Position
Role: Food Innovation Officer
Location: Remote
Type: Equity-Based Founding Team Opportunity
Experience: 2+ Years Preferred
About The Opportunity
This is not a conventional product development role.
We are looking for someone who can help imagine, develop, validate, and scale the next generation of food and nutrition products.
You will work closely with founders, food scientists, nutritionists, product teams, and innovation leaders to create differentiated products that solve real health, nutrition, convenience, and lifestyle challenges.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys experimentation, innovation, research, and building products that can shape the future of nutrition and wellness.
Key Responsibilities 1. Product Innovation & Development
* Identify opportunities for new food and nutrition products
* Develop innovative product concepts and formulations
* Create differentiated offerings aligned with wellness outcomes
* Support product testing and validation
* Functional Nutrition Innovation
* Explore functional ingredients and emerging nutrition trends
* Develop products focused on protein, gut health, energy, recovery, and wellness
* Support personalized nutrition initiatives
* Translate scientific insights into practical products
* Research & Market Intelligence
* Monitor food technology and nutrition innovation trends
* Analyze consumer behavior and emerging market opportunities
* Benchmark global food and wellness innovations
* Identify future product categories for Kefilo
* Future Food Systems & Innovation
* Contribute to long-term innovation strategy
* Support development of scalable food systems
* Explore automation-ready and technology-enabled product concepts
* Collaborate on patents, intellectual property, and innovation initiatives
Core Responsibilities 1. Product Development
Design and validate innovative food and nutrition products.
* Functional Nutrition
Build products that improve health, performance, and wellness outcomes.
* Research & Innovation
Identify trends, opportunities, and future product categories.
* Future Food Systems
Help create scalable, technology-enabled nutrition solutions.
What We Are Looking For
* Strong interest in food innovation and nutrition
* Creative and problem-solving mindset
* Curiosity about future food systems
* Ability to connect science with consumer needs
* Research and experimentation capability
* Startup-friendly attitude
* Long-term ownership mentality
Preferred Backgrounds
* Food Science
* Food Technology
* Nutrition Science
* Product Development
* Food Engineering
* Functional Foods
* Nutraceuticals
* FMCG Innovation
* Food Research & Development
* Health & Wellness Products
Areas Where You Can Create Impact
* Functional food innovation
* High-protein and performance-focused products
* Gut-health-focused product systems
* Personalized nutrition solutions
* Future-ready food products
* Scalable wellness nutrition systems
* Innovation and intellectual property creation
* Long-term product differentiation
Selection Process
* Initial Discussion
* Innovation & Product Thinking Assessment
* Strategic Alignment Discussion
* Short Collaboration Phase
* Equity-Based Onboarding
A Few Questions For You
* What food innovation, product development, R&D, or nutrition-related projects have you personally worked on before?
* Have you developed or contributed to any food products, functional foods, nutraceuticals, or wellness products? What was your exact contribution?
* If you joined Kefilo today, what product categories or innovations would you prioritize during the first 90 days?
* What do you believe will define the future of food and nutrition over the next decade?
* How would you create products that are both commercially viable and scientifically meaningful?
* Why are you interested in joining an early-stage startup with an equity-based ownership structure?
Please Share
* Resume/CV
* LinkedIn Profile
* Educational Qualifications
* Product Development or R&D Experience
* Relevant Projects or Case Studies
* Research Papers, Publications, or Patents (if any)
* Anything else you believe reflects your mindset and capabilities
We are not looking for someone who simply develops recipes.
We are looking for someone who can help build the future of functional nutrition, food innovation, preventive wellness, and human transformation through breakthrough products and scalable nutrition systems.
Skills: technology,innovation,research

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