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.