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 clearlyand 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.