This is not an employment opportunity. We want to partner with you as you build your next company as a founder (part time, while you remain employed in your current job).
đź“Ť Location: UK / Remote. Part time.
About You
We are seeking an experienced professional with at least 15 years work experience who wants to build a business in their area of expertise.
You’ve likely identified something in your industry that is currently being done inefficiently, and want to solve that problem by creating a solution you believe people are willing to pay for.
What You’ll Do
Over the next 6-12 months, we’ll work with you to:
âś” Explore and validate high-potential business opportunities that match your expertise.
âś” Win your first paying customers and gain market traction.
âś” Develop and launch a scalable, investable business.
âś” Secure funding (if required) with coaching, investor introductions, and pitch support.
âś” Grow your startup with ongoing mentorship
Skills Required
We’re seeking an individual with deep industry experience and a bias for action. You’ve likely built things before — even if not a company — and know how to get stuff done.
We’re particularly interested in people who have:
* 15+ years of experience in a professional or leadership role
* Domain expertise in a specific sector or function
* Proven track record of executing complex projects or launching new initiatives
* Experience in sales, partnerships, or business development (a strong plus)
* Experience in product management, operations, or service design (a plus)
* A strong professional network in your industry
Your Responsibilities
* Commit up to 12 hours per week to work on the business
* Weekly 1-1 calls (1 hour duration) for mentorship, planning and progress updates
* Validate real customer pain points through structured discovery and interviews
* Identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions in the market via competitor research and analysis
* Plan the first “minimum viable business” version of your product or service (no-code or service-led initially - our team can help with the build)
* Doing the first sales calls and onboarding the first customers
* Work toward creating a profitable business with strong unit economics
* (If needed) Raise funding from early-stage investors, with support on pitching, fundraising and legal
* Commit to going full time on your new business once it’s generating revenue and has passed validation.
About DQventures
We know that for experienced professionals, it’s often not possible to just quit your job and try to launch your own business. You probably have a mortgage, a family, and responsibilities that need a steady paycheck. That’s where we come in to de-risk that transition.
DQventures is a team of former startup founders and investors, who have built and sold multiple businesses for up to $85m. Our in-house entrepreneurs, product leaders and go-to-market specialists work full time to help experienced professionals like you make the transition from corporate employee to successful entrepreneur. Acting as co-founders, we work alongside you to validate your business idea, get your first customers, and launch a real company.
Apply Now – interviews are underway
We are looking for 3 new founders to partner with, starting in July 2025. If you have a business idea in your area of expertise, please apply before May 30th 2025.