Startup Founder & CEO in Nottingham

About DQventuresWe 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.The Role📍 Location: Fully remote.We are seeking a co-founder & CEO for a new B2B business.This is a part-time, equity-only role to begin with. Once the business generates sufficient revenue or funding to support salaries, the position will transition into a full-time role with a market-rate founder salary. In the meantime, all working capital required to build and launch the business will be provided by DQventures.ResponsibilitiesDrive the early-stage research process — conduct user interviews and gather market insights to validate the problem and shape the solutionPerform competitor analysis to identify gaps, differentiators, and positioning opportunitiesDefine and deliver the first version of the business (with support from our team) — whether service-led, no-code, or tech-enabled — to test real customer demandLead early sales efforts — pitch, sell, and onboard your first paying customersIterate fast — use feedback and performance data to refine the offer, pricing, and business modelIf needed, raise funding — we’ll help you prepare, refine your pitch, and introduce you to relevant investorsCommit a minimum of 12 hours per week, with flexibility to scale up as the business gains tractionJoin weekly 1:1 calls with our venture-building team for strategy, planning, and supportOwn the outcome — take full accountability for the company’s direction, decisions, and long-term successAbout YouWe are seeking an experienced professional with at least 15 years work experience with a business idea in their area of expertise.You’ve 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.We’re particularly interested in someone who has:15+ years of experience in a professional or leadership roleDomain expertise in a specific sector or functionProven track record of executing complex projects or launching new initiativesExperience 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 industryWhat we offer80% equity in the company – you’ll be the majority owner from day oneFully funded validation and launch – we provide all working capital needed to build and grow the businessA world-class co-founding team – hands-on support from experienced founders, investors, and operators who’ve built and exited startupsPersonalised 1:1 venture-building support – we work alongside you every week, helping with strategy, product and GTM.No need to quit your job (yet) – build your startup part-time until it’s ready to pay you a full-time founder salaryAccess to our global founder network – connect with other high-performing professionals building their own DQ-backed venturesFundraising support – we help you prepare your pitch, introduce you to early-stage investors, and handle the legal side when the time comesWe’re selecting 3 new founders to start by September 2025. If you have a business idea in your domain, apply by July 31, 2025. Interviews are underway.