Not a regular job.
A collaboration for builders who think and act like owners.This role isNOTfor you if you:
Need rigid processes or detailed roadmaps before starting
Prefer observing from the sidelines instead of creating
Wait for permission to take initiative
Feel uneasy in a fast-moving, high-trust environmentIf that's you, stop here: it's not where you'll shine.If you're theopposite, keep reading:
You thrive in uncertainty.
You connect dots fast, bring structure without slowing things down, and think like a builder not a bystander.
You likely:
Think strategically and move fast;
Challenge ideas without ego;
Communicate clearly and build trust quickly;
Are hands-on, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven;
Love entrepreneurship and know growth from experience, not theory.About YOUNG
We're not a traditional company.
We build, invest in, and grow ventures across Europe inhospitality, media, lifestyle, and real estatewith one mission:turn good ideas into real, profitable, meaningful businesses.We're looking forGrowth Partners (Advisors):independent thinkers who help founders grow smarter, faster, and stronger.What you'll do
Act as astrategic sparring partnerto founders and our holding team.
Your job: bring clarity, simplify complexity, and create momentum.
You will:
Move ventures closer toprofitability and independence
Spot opportunities forgrowth, efficiency, and monetization
Keep culture and customer experience aligned withYOUNG's DNA
Act fast, deliver outcomes (not reports)
Share concise monthly updates with our Founder & CEO (wins, risks, next steps)Engagement:part-time, high-impact.
Work with1–4 ventures, a few hours per week.What you'll find at YOUNG
A place inside one of Europe's most disruptive venture ecosystems
Direct collaboration withFounder (Wim de Jong)andCEO (Valeria Zancaner)
2–4 week trialto test culture and fit
Hybrid compensation : fixed + variable tied to venture performance
The chance to shape the next generation of companies from the insideHow to join
Skip the cover letter.
In=300 words, ******(subject:"I'm not afraid of building fast." ) and include:
How you operate in ambiguity.Share your first 2–3 moves when a venture is messy.
One outcome you drove.Context ? what you did ? measurable result (numbers or clear before/after).
Where you add the most leverage(commercial, product, ops, brand, growth) and the industries you want to advise.Keep it real: no corporate fluff, and don't let ChatGPT do it for you.
We want to see how you think and operate, not how a machine would.
You can always refine it with AI later.