Vice President of People

Vice President of People HELP US TACKLE THE GROWING WILDFIRE CRISIS WITH THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN AI AND IOT WHO WE ARE The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos. About Pano: We are a 175+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence. Pano AI has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative AI Companies in 2023, https://www.fastcompany.com/90846670/most-innovative-companies-artificial-intelligence-2023 and as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2026 https://www.fastcompany.com/91502951/pano-ai-most-innovative-companies-2026—ranking #1 in the Sustainability category. The company was also named to TIME’s https://www.linkedin.com/company/time/ list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 https://time.com/collections/time100-companies-2025/7289577/pano-ai/ and identified by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024. https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/10/01/1104375/2024-climate-tech-companies-pano-ai-fire-detecting-ai/ Pano AI has been featured in leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-wildfire-detection-startup-raises-44-million-2d662b00?mod=venture-capital_feat1_new-money_pos1Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/la-fires-bolster-investment-case-for-climate-adaptation-technology and CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/18/ai-helping-to-fight-wildfires.html The company serves dozens of government and enterprise customers across 16 U.S. states, five Australian states, and British Columbia, Canada, and currently monitors more than 50 million acres of land worldwide. It has raised $89 million in venture capital https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2023/07/10/pano-series-a-extension/amp/ from investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/. The Role As Vice President of People, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling Pano’s people strategy during a critical phase of growth. This leader will own and evolve the People function across People Operations, Talent, and “Connectedness” Initiatives for our hybrid-remote workforce, including Workplace Experience in our physical office(s)—ensuring Pano attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while maintaining a strong, values-driven culture. The ideal candidate is both a strategic operator and a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and brings a forward-looking approach to how People teams leverage technology, data, and AI to scale effectively. You will be a pragmatic player-coach and trusted partner to the CEO and executive team ... (truncated, view full listing at source)