Not a regular job. A collaboration for builders who think and act like owners.
This role is NOT for 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 environment
If that’s you, stop here: it’s not where you’ll shine.
If you’re the opposite, 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 in hospitality, media, lifestyle, and real estate with one mission: turn good ideas into real, profitable, meaningful businesses.
We’re looking for Growth Partners (Advisors): independent thinkers who help founders grow smarter, faster, and stronger.
What you’ll do
Act as a strategic sparring partner to founders and our holding team. Your job: bring clarity, simplify complexity, and create momentum.
You will:
* Move ventures closer to profitability and independence
* Spot opportunities for growth, efficiency, and monetization
* Keep culture and customer experience aligned with YOUNG’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 with 1–4 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 with Founder (Wim de Jong) and CEO (Valeria Zancaner)
* 2–4 week trial to test culture and fit
* Hybrid compensation : fixed + variable tied to venture performance
* The chance to shape the next generation of companies from the inside
How to join
Skip the cover letter. In ≤300 words, email (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.