Co-Founder - Operations I Partner (Part-Time)

UGOBEL; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A promising startup in Essen is seeking a Co-Founder Operations / Strategic Partner on a part-time basis. This role involves overseeing daily operations, improving supplier negotiations and customer success processes, and collaborating on strategic direction. Ideal for candidates with experience in operations and project management who are looking to invest their time for equity in a meaningful venture.

Leistungen

Equity in the venture

Strategic input from day one

Path to co-founder status

Active role in co-creation

Qualifikationen

• Experience in operations, project management, or startup execution is crucial.
• Availability for ~15 hours/week with a commitment to growth.
• Interest in a part-time venture tied to equity.

Aufgaben

• Overseeing day-to-day operations including light project management.
• Setting up and improving supplier communication and negotiations.
• Supporting customer success and backend tasks.
• Collaborating on growth and strategic direction weekly.

Kenntnisse

Operations Management

Project Management

Supplier Negotiation

Customer Success

Financial Control

Jobbeschreibung

Co-Founder - Operations I Partner (Part-Time)

Co-Founder - Operations I Partner (Part-Time)

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Commitment: ~15 hours/week

Initial Capital Contribution: To be discussed

Role Type: Co-Founder Operations / Strategic Partner

About Us:

UGOBEL is a young startup based in Essen supported by Gründersstipendium NRW, focused on sustainable home solutions and committed to revolutionizing the way individuals furnish their living spaces through circular economy. Our journey began with a vision to empower students, professionals and housing companies with eco-friendly, affordable, and convenient home setups. We are an international team and we encourage different cultures and social inclusion. Visit www.ugobel.de for more details.

The Role:

I’m Jaffrey, the founder of UGOBEL, and I’ve been running the venture solo until now. Over the past year, we’ve achieved solid sales, secured several B2B clients, and formed key community partnerships. It’s time to bring on a true strategic partner. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on execution, loves building systems, and wants meaningful equity in a venture they’ll help shape.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations (light project management, systems, processes)
• Helping set up and improve supplier communication and negotiations for better deals
• Supporting customer success, fulfilment, and/or backend tasks
• Tax, Bookkeeping and Financial control
• Collaborating weekly on growth and strategic direction
• Being a thought partner, not just a task manager

You might be a Fit if You :

• Have experience in operations, project management, or startup execution
• Want to be involved in a fast-moving early-stage business
• Are comfortable investing for equity and deeper involvement
• Are available for ~15 hours/week and can grow with the business
• Care about building something long-term, with aligned incentives
• Are tired of “just another job” and want skin in the game

What You'll Get:

• Equity in a venture with upside
• Strategic input from day one
• Clear path to cofounder status if there's fit and trust
• A role where you’re not just executing — you're co-creating

How to apply:

If this sounds exciting, send a short intro to [e-mail] with:

• Who you are and why this resonates
• Relevant experience (especially operations/project management)
• Why you’re interested in a part-time, skin-in-the-game opportunity
• Anything else you want to share