Founder in Residence (Max. 50 Days) – YOUNGBuild a company. Prove you can.YOUNG is a venture group that builds and scales its own companies across sectors such as hospitality, coffee, workspaces, real estate, hotels, media, and more.We are looking for a small number of ambitious builders to join our Founder / Operator program — designed to test whether you can actually build, operate, and create value inside real companies.This is not a course.This is not coaching.This is where you prove you can build.
What you'll do
From day one, you step into real YOUNG companies .You will:Work on active businesses with real operationsTake ownership of parts of the companyContribute to growth, sales, and executionWork on new initiatives and improvementsYou are not observing.You are operating .
How it works Duration: Maximum 50 daysSetup: Part-time, flexibleCan be combined with job or studyWe don't measure hours.We measure:→ output→ ownership→ speed→ entrepreneurial mindsetEverything you do is visible.
The 3 Steps Step 1 – Internal (Start)You work closely with a Co-Founder and YOUNG Holding.You learn the business, operate, and prove yourself internally.Step 2 – ExternalYou start engaging with stakeholders:customers, partners, suppliers, network.You show you can represent and grow the business.Step 3 – YOUNG HeroIf it clicks, you step up as a true operator.You become a key driver in the company and move towards a long-term role.
Performance & selection There is no fixed path.Based on performance:You continueYou improveOr we stopIf we see a strong fit — often before the end — we move into serious discussions .What happens if it works You step in as a Co-Founder within one of the YOUNG companies.This includes:5% – 20% equity (no capital required)€60K – €100K salary rangeLong-term involvement in building the companyStructure:YOUNG Holding typically retains majorityMultiple shareholders per companyOften supported by a STAK structureWhat we're looking for We are looking for builders, not employees.You:Take ownershipMove fastExecute without overthinkingAre commercially drivenAre comfortable with uncertaintyCreate value instead of waitingWhat this is not Not a traditional jobNot a training programNot a safe environmentNot for people who want structure or certaintyCompensation No compensation during the programThis is an investment from both sidesIf it works → you step into a paid co-founder roleIf not → you leave with real experienceWhat you get Direct access to Founder and managementReal experience building companiesOpportunity to earn equityStrong signal on your CV / LinkedInThe outcome After the program:You prove you can build → and continueOr you don't → and we stopBoth outcomes give clarity.Only one continues.Interested? Send a short introduction to:wim@young.cominclude:Who you areWhat you've builtWhy you want to join YOUNGLimited spots. Rolling admissions.