EdTech Co-Founder / CPTO (100 % remote) (m/f/d)
EWOR · United States
- Hybrid
- Other
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Build and scale your own EdTech startup.
- Receive salary or up to €500k funding.
- Get 1:1 coaching from unicorn founders.
- Access a network of top founders and investors.
- Scale your startup to €100M+ revenues.
About the role
About EWOR
We are looking for ambitious entrepreneurs to start and scale their own startups. We are serial entrepreneurs, for example Paul Müller (founder Adjust, €1.2B exit) and Petter Made (founder SumUp, €8B), who are eager to support outlier personalities and serial entrepreneurs to build €1B+ companies.Our Offer
- A salary while you build your startup, as you will directly be employed by us. Alternatively, you can opt for up to €500k in funding.
- 1:1 sparring with unicorn founders on a weekly basis.
- Community: Access to the top 0.1% of founders, peers, and investors.
- Team building: Hiring top-notch talent supported through our network (over 50,000 professionals).
- Distribution: Support in reaching product-market-fit and building up a sales force / marketing machine.
- Funding support for securing a multi-million euro funding round within 12 months (on average, EWOR Fellows raise > €2M after our Grand Pitch).
Tasks
- You will own, build, and run your startup in fields such as EdTech.
- You will embark on an extensive personal development journey crafted by unicorn founders and follow a fully customized program enhancing your goal, time, and energy management.
- You will receive support in hiring through our network to over 50,000 professionals and advice as well as best practices from serial entrepreneurs.
- You will receive intensive coaching to make your startup ready to raise millions in funding.
- You will iterate your product with us until having reached product-market-fit and receive support in building up a sales force or creating a marketing engine respectively.
- You are based in Europe or the Americas or open to relocate.
- You are willing to take full responsibility for your own startup and scale it to €100M+ in revenues.
- You have excellent communication skills in the English language.
Key skills/competency
- Startup Founder
- Entrepreneurship
- EdTech
- Venture Capital
- Product-Market Fit
- Team Building
- Sales
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Leadership
Skills & topics
- EdTech
- Startup Founder
- Entrepreneurship
- Venture Capital
- Product Development
- Business Scaling
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Sales Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Remote
- Europe
- Americas
- Unicorn Founders
- Serial Entrepreneurs
How to get hired
- Showcase entrepreneurial drive: Highlight past startup experiences, even small projects, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your vision for EdTech and how your skills align with building a €1B+ company.
- Prepare for founder-level discussions: Be ready to discuss business strategy, market analysis, and your growth plans for an EdTech startup.
- Demonstrate resilience and ambition: Articulate your ability to take full responsibility and drive a startup to significant revenue.
Technical preparation
Develop a strong EdTech business model.,Understand startup funding and venture capital.,Learn agile product development methodologies.,Research EdTech market trends and competitors.
Behavioral questions
Describe your biggest entrepreneurial failure.,How do you handle high-pressure situations?,What motivates you to build a €1B+ company?,How do you approach team building and leadership?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for an EdTech Co-Founder at EWOR?
- As an EdTech Co-Founder at EWOR, your primary path is to build and scale your own startup. You'll receive extensive support from serial entrepreneurs and a network of investors to grow your venture, aiming for €100M+ in revenues and potentially a €1B+ valuation. The focus is on your journey as a founder, not a traditional employee progression.
- What kind of support can I expect as an EdTech Founder at EWOR?
- EWOR offers comprehensive support, including a salary or significant funding, weekly 1:1 sparring with unicorn founders, access to a top-tier network of peers and investors, assistance with team building, help in achieving product-market fit, and robust funding support to secure multi-million euro rounds. You also receive intensive coaching for fundraising.
- Is this role suitable for first-time founders in EdTech?
- Yes, this role is designed for ambitious entrepreneurs, including first-time founders. EWOR actively seeks outlier personalities and serial entrepreneurs. One EWOR fellow even set a record for Europe’s largest pre-seed round by a first-time founder, securing €12M, demonstrating their commitment to nurturing new talent.
- What are the geographical requirements for the EdTech Co-Founder role?
- The role is 100% remote. However, candidates are expected to be based in Europe or the Americas, or be open to relocating. This suggests a need for alignment with either European or American business environments and potentially time zone overlap for collaboration.
- How does EWOR help with funding for the EdTech startups?
- EWOR provides substantial funding support. You can opt for up to €500k in funding instead of a salary. They also offer intensive coaching to prepare your startup for fundraising and provide support in securing a multi-million euro funding round within 12 months, with fellows typically raising over €2M.
- What are the key performance indicators for an EdTech Founder at EWOR?
- The key performance indicators revolve around the success and growth of your startup. This includes achieving product-market fit, scaling the company to €100M+ in revenues, successfully raising multi-million euro funding rounds, and building a strong team. The ultimate goal is to build a €1B+ company.