Venture CEO/co-founder
vor 7 Monaten
We are GHARAGE, the Vision Hub of Gebr. Heinemann, one of the world’s leading travel retailers. The GHARAGE was established to challenge the status quo of travel and retail and envision the traveler’s journey of tomorrow. We build and invest in ventures to make travel time more valuable for global travelers.
For our Venture Amber Island we’re looking for a CEO/Co-Founder with an entrepreneurial mindset, combined with a passion for whiskies and building a long-lasting, successful company, to join one of our portfolio companies.
Someone who has the courage, ambition, and resilience to build something exceptional. Experience in building companies, consulting and managing business units is desirable but not a must.
No prior experience as a Co-founder is required, important is the right mindset and confidence to become one
Amber Island is an early-stage startup. We are building a membership community of whisky enthusiasts and collectors. Our mission is to bring whisky collecting into the 21st century. We want to help the whisky community grow beyond its border by making whisky collecting easier, safer, more accessible and transparent using Blockchain technology and turning it into an experience.
Tasks
- As the CEO/Co-Founder you will be fully responsible for the strategy, growth, all aspects of operations and overall success of the company
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality and scalability
- Build and implement a scalable organizational structure and streamlined processes
- Attract, retain and develop a high-performing team
- Manage a team of freelancers and providers, including Procurement Lead, Tech
- and Fulfilment Partner
- Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment
- Drive product development (member benefits, assortment, experiences and events)
- Drive the growth of our community of whisky enthusiasts and collectors, both in terms of membership and engagement
- Own all legal, financial and administrative matters
- Be the face of the company to the outside world, establish partnerships (e.g. whisky brands, training provider, e-commerce platforms or media outlets) and build a strong presence in the whisky industry
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations that drive revenue growth.
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders from GHARAGE and Gebr. Heinemann
- Drive fundraising efforts, including identifying potential investors and preparing pitch decks
**Requirements**:
- You are passionate about spirits, especially whisky, and get other people excited about it
- You have 5+ years of experience in spirit industry, D2C and/or e-commerce
- Strong background in Economics or Finance
- You have leadership experience
- You love building a business and do whatever is needed to make it happen
- You know how to convince a conservative industry to open up to new products
- You believe in a long-term vision and can manage uncertainty
- You are extremely driven and willing to go above and beyond to make this company a success
- You are a strategic thinker and problem solver with a hands-on mentality
- You are a fantastic executor, who is not afraid to take decisions and make mistakes
- Ideally, you have some previous startup experience so that you understand the fundamentals of VC funding - direct involvement in fundraising is a plus
- Fluent in German and English, both written and verbal.
**Benefits**:
- Work in the intersection of the start-up and corporate world
- Backed and supported by one of the industry leading companies in travel retail
- Work in a entrepreneurial driven environment based on trust
- Work in the heart of Hamburg in an open loft space. Remote working possible
- We will provide domain expertise and the network to help you
- We support you with our experience in raising capital and provide you access to our VC and exclusive network
- Competitive compensation with shares
If you believe you’ve got what it takes, we’re happy to hear from you, even if you do not check every box.
GHARAGE Vision Hub is completely dedicated to the continuous innovation of the future of Gebr. Heinemann. We are a diverse team of designers, strategists, researchers, and business creators, who design, build, and transform the future of travel and retail.
With an open-minded way of thinking, a curious mindset, and a passion for innovation, we live the culture to thrive. GHARAGE was founded to create and accelerate business models, products and experiences to enrich people's travel time. Entirely dedicated to shape the next era of travel retail.
-
CEO / Co-founder (F/m/d)
vor 7 Stunden
Berlin-Friedrichshain, Deutschland Chemovator GmbH Vollzeit**Venture Team**: Join our early-stage venture **Ceressy** as Co-Founder and CEO. Start with a validated concept and tested idea as well as initial funding to bring your venture and your team to speed from day one. Based in Germany (Berlin and Mannheim), we work with ambitious founding team to build a scalable, high-growth digital ventures that will shape...
-
CEO & Co-founder (M/F/x) @ D2c Pet Food Venture
Vor 2 Tagen
Berlin, Deutschland FoodLabs & Atlantic Labs Vollzeit**ABOUT THE VENTURE** We are a VC-backed D2C startup that offers pet parents a science-based and data-driven solution to support their pets' long-term health. We are developing the new generation of healthy pet food based on the latest scientific progress. Be one of the first to join our pack at this early stage of growth! We are looking for a CEO and...
-
Co-founder & CEO/cpo (Maritime Tech
Vor 2 Tagen
Berlin, Deutschland Flagship Founders GmbH Vollzeit**Description**: The global merchant shipping industry is under strong pressure to reduce its emissions. The sector contributes more to global Co2 emissions (around 3% of global GHG emissions annually) than Germany, and change is needed urgently. While alternative fuels and new hardwares are being developed for tomorrow, digital technology that can drive...
-
Business Co-founder
Vor 2 Tagen
Berlin, Deutschland 10x Value Partners GmbH VollzeitCompany Description 10x Value Partners is the think tank and investment firm established by serial entrepreneur and investor Christian Schroeder. We focus on value investing across a number of asset classes (technology start-ups, real estate, private debt and special situations). Through the co-founder role, we are looking to team up with talented...
-
CEO / Co-founder Business @ Team Offsite Ota (M/F/d)
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH Vollzeitcloopio is your one-stop-shop for team offsites in Germany. We enable teams to book memorable corporate retreats with just a few clicks. Our hand-picked offsite experiences combine curated accommodations, meeting facilities, food options, activities, and more. After successfully validating cloopio during a soft launch, the Lufthansa Innovation Hub is now...
-
Co-founder & Coo (Gn) @ B2B Hydrationtech Venture
vor 2 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland FoodLabs & Atlantic Labs Vollzeit**About the Opportunity** FoodLabs is inviting visionary and mission-driven leaders to redefine hydration in the B2B nutrition and FoodTech landscape. As **Co-Founder & COO**, you’ll lead the operational charge to build a cutting-edge venture from the ground up. Backed by FoodLabs, a Berlin-based venture studio and VC firm specializing in FoodTech,...
-
Co-founder - Maritime Technology Startup (F/m/d)
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Flagship Founders GmbH Vollzeit**Description**: Join our next venture as Co-Founder and managing director of an early stage, industry redefining start-up. Start with a validated concept and tested idea as well as initial funding to bring your venture and your team to speed from day one. We will support you in building your co-founding team, setting up your company and securing the...
-
CTO & Co-founder (Healthcare Venture)
vor 6 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Merantix Vollzeit**What we do**: THE VENTURE Freddy Health is a medical conversation company that structures and summarizes conversations for medical staff and patients. Our mission is to revolutionize health workflows by harnessing the power of AI. We aim to boost the efficiency of health professionals. We're seeking a passionate CTO to help bring our AI health solutions...
-
Entrepreneur Co-founder
Vor 3 Tagen
Berlin, Deutschland Next Big Thing AG VollzeitJob description Do you want to co-found a startup using blockchain technology? Do you already have an exciting idea in mind? Then keep reading! We are looking for ambitious founders who are excited to explore their business ideas and embark on a 4-month journey together with us during our EiR (Entrepreneur in Residence) program. During the program, you...
-
Co-found with Founders Factory Germany
vor 6 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Founders Factory VollzeitFounders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world’s leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have...
-
Co-found with Founders Factory Germany
vor 6 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Founders Factory VollzeitFounders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world’s leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have...
-
Co-found with Founders Factory Germany
vor 6 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Founders Factory VollzeitFounders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world’s leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have...
-
Berlin, Deutschland Next Big Thing AG VollzeitJob description Are you an entrepreneur that has a technical background in machine learning? Then start a company with us and become your own CEO! **Who we are**: Founded in 2016 in Berlin, Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is a venture studio for the Machine Economy that co-founds deep-tech ventures with aspiring founders and corporates to deliver real-world...
-
Co-founder & CTO @ Ai Business Travel Assistant
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH VollzeitJob summary We’re looking for a technical co-founder for the new cutting edge venture: Swifty is the first autonomous AI tool in the travel industry that has already generated first revenue, and was recognized by multiple media outlets and startup awards. Swifty was incubated at the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, and is transitioning into a founder-led...
-
Co-founder & CTO @ Ai Business Travel Assistant
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH VollzeitJob summary We’re looking for a technical co-founder for the new cutting edge venture: Swifty is the first autonomous AI tool in the travel industry that has already generated first revenue, and was recognized by multiple media outlets and startup awards. Swifty was incubated at the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, and is transitioning into a founder-led...
-
Coo / Co-founder Operations @ Team Offsite Ota
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH Vollzeitcloopio is your one-stop-shop for team offsites in Germany. We enable teams to book memorable corporate retreats with just a few clicks. Our hand-picked offsite experiences combine curated accommodations, meeting facilities, food options, activities, and more. After successfully validating cloopio during a soft launch, the Lufthansa Innovation Hub is now...
-
Co-founder & CTO @ Ai Business Travel Assistant
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH VollzeitJob summary We’re looking for a technical co-founder for the new cutting edge venture:. Swifty is the first autonomous AI tool in the travel industry that has already generated first revenue, and was recognized by multiple media outlets and startup awards. Swifty was incubated at the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, and is transitioning into a founder-led...
-
Founder (Gn) @ Foodtech Venture , Paris or Berlin
vor 4 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland FoodLabs & Atlantic Labs Vollzeit**Who are we looking for?** We are looking for a founder to transform the B2B smart hydration market by offering healthy, sustainable, and functional drink solutions starting with the French market. As a founder, you will be responsible for establishing and managing all aspects of building a B2B business, including setting up a sales funnel strategy,...
-
Founder / Co-Founder
vor 5 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Ministry of Silly Walks (by Kickads GmbH) VollzeitHello!Thanks for checking out our job description for our (Junior) Co-Founder*in / Entrepreneur*in in Residence roles at Ministry of Silly Walks Ventures.More about SillywalksAt Sillywalks we’re developing and launching business models we believe make total sense in this complex and exciting and ever-evolving society. We believe in serving people or the...
-
Founder / Co-Founder
vor 7 Monaten
Berlin, Deutschland Ministry of Silly Walks (by Kickads GmbH) VollzeitHello! Thanks for checking out our job description for our (Junior) Co-Founder*in / Entrepreneur*in in Residence roles at Ministry of Silly Walks Ventures. More about Sillywalks At Sillywalks we’re developing and launching business models we believe make total sense in this complex and exciting and ever-evolving society. We believe in serving people or the...
