Start up - Co Founder
Appcend ( www.appcend.ventures) is a Dubai-based “venture / development studio”with presence across Southern Europe and the US.
We partner-up and invest our efforts withnew / existingexceptional founders to turn bold ideas into scalable startups.
This is not a paid position and we are not looking to be your employer!
We are looking to supportfounders who want to benefit fromour venture and developmentstudiocapabilities as they build theircompanies to disrupt multi-billion dollar industries.
As a Co-Founder, You Will Be Responsible For :
- Taking ownership of a venture concept (developed internally or with you)
- Shaping the vision, product strategy, and execution roadmap
- Leading business development, partnerships, and fundraising efforts
- Working closely with our studio team (design, development, strategy)
- Building and leading the early founding team
- Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
- Analyzing problematic situations and occurrences and providing solutions to ensure company survival and growth
- Reviewing financial and non-financial results to devise solutions or improvements
- Maintaining deep knowledge of the market and industry of the company
- Building trust with key partners and stakeholders
- Presenting the Company's vision, roadmap, and results to shareholders and potential investors
Requirements
7 years of experience in private company investing either as an advisor or investor for PE funds (not mandatory but preferred )Excellent communication and selling skillsEnglish is a mustProven entrepreneurial and analytical mindset in finding solutions to complex problems with limited resourcesStrong will to commit to your own entrepreneurial project for the next 3-5 yearsBeing comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of uncertaintyYou might be a fit if :
You’re a repeat founder or early-stage operator with a builder mindsetYou have experience launching products or managing teamsYou’re comfortable with ambiguity and love problem-solvingYou’re excited by the idea of co-building with a venture / development studioYou can commit full-time to lead and scale the ventureBonus if you have :
Prior exit or experience raising capitalProven track record in taking things from 0 to 1 and getting your hands dirtyDomain expertise in [e.g., fintech, healthtech, SaaS, marketplaces]A prototype, deck, or validated idea you want help bringing to lifeBeing part of Appcend’s ecosystem, composed of serial entrepreneurs who have founded and scaled companies.Leverage unlimited support from Appcend's technical team to optimize the process of taking an awesome idea and turning it into an impactful company.Opportunity to build your next company in a de-risked and fast-tracked waySeniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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