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Join our next venture as Co-Founder and Managing Director of an early stage, industry redefining start-up.Shipping is the backbone of the global economy, transporting 90% of world trade, and yet remains one of the final frontiers of digitalisation. But now the industry stands at an inflection point, moving ever more rapidly towards a connected, sustainable, AI-powered future. You can drive this transformation.Hit the ground running and lead commercial side of a newly forged maritime technology startup. With cutting edge tech, initial traction, and access to early-stage customers, you'll be set up for success. Bring your new venture to full speed by utilising our venture-building resources, know-how, and the hands-on, operational, and strategic firepower of our expert team. And then it’s time to scale!The journey won’t be easy. To get where you want to go, having the right co-founding partner makes all the difference. We’ll have your back and support you every step of the way. With our background in shipping, venture capital, successful start-ups, and top-tier consulting, we’ve got the domain expertise, industry networks, and gritty company building know-how to maximise your chance of success.Are you ready to co-found your maritime technology venture with us?   Your mission You (and your co-founder) will be fully responsible for the strategy, growth and overall success of your company and the product Retain and develop a world-class team Set the tone, build the culture, be a role model Drive customer acquisition, retention and growth Build a sound, scalable organisation structure and processes Be the face of the company to the outside world, establish partnerships and build a strong presence in the market   Your Profile   Wherever your career has taken you so far, the main thing is that you are committed to building a startup as the next chapter of your professional journey. You have proven success as a founder, OR proven top pedigree in a leading role in a startup with significant impact on the success of the company, OR a proven exceptional record in the shipping industry. You are a natural at all things customer-facing, have the energy to put yourself and your product out there in the market, and the gravitas to persuade and inspire confidence in C-level stakeholders, when it counts. You excel at creative problem-solving in uncertain situations, pragmatic execution with limited resources, and combine yours hands-on skills with the power to shape a long term vision. When working with others you show that you have mastered a diverse communication toolkit, can collaborate effectively, and people gravitate to you as a natural leader. As a character you show strong conviction and resilience, cultural adaptability, and positive stress management. If you have logistics experience that is a plus, but not a requirement. Fluent English is a must. German is a plus. So are other languages. You are fully aware that being a founder comes with a strong upside but none of the economic security of a corporate career -- and excited about it.     Why us? Winning Idea: Co-found a startup with an exciting pre-validated product concept, with initial traction. Market Access: Benefit from curated industry partners ready to collaborate and become pilot customers from day one. Strategic Investment: Access our network of early-stage investors for future capital needs. Company Setup: Access centralised playbooks, tools, and processes developed by experienced founders to streamline your company setup. Our Team: Leverage our experts hands-on support who will integrate into your business as key functions. Equity Structure: You and your co-founders are managing directors of the venture, and the majority of equity is held by you and your team. Global Network: Access our global ecosystem across Europe and Southeast Asia, and receive a wealth of opportunities to connect with investors, customers, and industry experts.  

Join our next venture as the Technical Co-Founder of an early stage technology startup that will revolutionise the relationship between the maritime industry, and its most critical resource - its people. Shipping is the backbone of the global economy, transporting 90% of world trade, and yet remains one of the final frontiers of digitalisation. But now the industry stands at an inflection point, moving ever more rapidly towards a connected, sustainable, AI-powered future. You can drive this transformation.   Your mission   You and your co-founder together will be fully responsible for the strategy, growth and overall success of your company and the product You are a builder that will own technical decision making and shape the technology that drives your product and your startup Retain and develop a world-class tech team Set the tone, build the culture, be a role model Build a sound, scalable organisation structure and processes   Your profile   You are committed to building a startup as the next chapter of your professional journey. You love the 0-1 stage, and are excited to wear multiple hats in addition to your technical one.  You have proven success as a founder, OR proven top pedigree in a leading technical role in a startup/scaleup. You excel at creative problem-solving in uncertain situations, pragmatic execution with limited resources, and combine your hands-on skills with the power to shape a long-term, scalable technology vision. When working with others you show that you have mastered a diverse communication toolkit, can collaborate effectively, and people gravitate to you as a natural leader. As a character you show strong conviction and resilience, cultural adaptability, and positive stress management. HR-Tech experience is a plus. Experience with survey data collection and aggregate data analysis is a plus.  Fluent English is a must. German or other languages are a plus. You are fully aware that being a founder comes with a strong upside but none of the economic security of a corporate career -- and excited about it.   Why us?   Winning Ideas: Our team and industry partners have a pre-validated venture idea, that will revolutionise the relationship between the maritime industry, and its people. Winning Team: Join a highly experienced first co-founder with deep product and business expertise, plus leverage our experts hands-on support who will integrate into your business as key functions. Market Access: Work with our industry partners ready to collaborate and become pilot customers from day one. Strategic Investment: Six-figure startup capital invested, and access to our network of early-stage investors for future capital needs. Company Setup: Access centralised playbooks, tools, and processes developed by experienced founders to streamline your company setup. Equity Structure: You and your co-founder are managing directors of the venture, and the majority of equity is held by you and your team. Global Network: Access our global ecosystem across Europe and Southeast Asia, and receive a wealth of opportunities to connect with investors, customers, and industry experts.