TheraPlug | Founding CTO / Technical Lead | Detroit preferred; remote considered | Equity-first, pre-funding

Source: hackernews

About TheraPlug

I’m Marcelus Brice, founder of TheraPlug (https://theraplug.health). We’re building a behavioral health platform focused on making it easier for patients to find appropriate therapists and access care through insurance, starting in Detroit.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who can build alongside a lean team and help recruit its founding engineers. You don’t need a previous CTO title, but you should have shipped and operated production software.

Product Scope

The product will support iOS, Android and responsive web, including:

Patient and provider onboarding, scheduling and secure messaging.
AI-assisted therapist matching based on clinical needs, preferences, insurance and availability.
Provider credential verification and payer enrollment workflows.
Insurance eligibility checks and estimated patient costs.
Secure video sessions and clinician-reviewed AI documentation.

Relevant Experience

Relevant experience includes:

Full-stack development
Mobile apps
Healthcare integrations
Sensitive-data security
Practical AI implementation

We value clear architecture, accessible design and thoughtful use of established services.

Compensation

We are pre-funding and cannot offer an immediate cash salary. We’re seeking someone interested in an equity-first founding role, with a planned transition to salary when funding supports payroll.

Equity, responsibilities, time commitment and compensation triggers would be agreed in writing before work begins. Funding timing is not guaranteed.

To Start a Conversation

Email marcelus@theraplug.health with:

Products you’ve built and your specific contribution.
Relevant healthcare, security or AI experience.
Your location and realistic availability before funding.
Your interest in leading and assembling a small development team.

I can share the detailed product scope and team requirements.