Josh Mesner
Director of Business & People Operations @ AtmosZero
- Role
- Director of Business and People Operations at AtmosZero
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josh Mesner
Startup Operator | Builder of Systems & Teams | Trusted Right Hand to FoundersI’ve spent my career at the ground floor of hard tech startups, building the operational backbone while the company scales around me. I\'m part of the Operators Guild, the special forces of any company. At AtmosZero, I\'m helping reimagine the industrial boiler, making it cleaner, more efficient, and ready for the energy transition. I wear many hats: people ops, compliance, legal, recruiting, finance, IT, whatever it takes to move the mission forward.Before that, I was the 3rd hire at a nuclear energy company in D.C, helping bring Small Modular Reactor (SMR) tech to life. I ran nearly every operational function as we scaled, eventually hiring out full teams to replace me in each area. I was the CEO’s right hand, owning everything that didn’t plug into a reactor.I’ve built HR systems from scratch, negotiated contracts, managed legal compliance, led hiring across all departments, and even shared my story on a podcast. help early-stage and scaling companies turn operational chaos into scalable systems across people, finance, and internal infrastructure—so founders can focus on growth instead of admin.Always open to connecting with other builders, founders, and forward-thinking teams tackling hard problems.
Experience
Director of Business and People Operations
Jan 2025 — Present
Continue to oversee HR, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Leadership/Development to build a high-performing team and cultivate a positive, scalable company culture.• Manage Legal, IT, and Office Operations to ensure seamless day-to-day business functions and compliance across all departments.•Lead cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and align resources with company growth objectives.• Partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, supporting innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science and Environmental Studies
2013 — 2017
DIS - Study Abroad
Parliament Intern
2016 — 2016
Skills
- Using Databases
- Ios
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- R-Coding
- Spreadsheets
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