Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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.