Co-Founder / Strategic Partner Opportunity | Travel Tech Startup (Biddle) | Los Angeles, CA
We are currently building Biddle a next-generation travel app designed to redefine how people plan, experience, and elevate their travel lifestyle.
We are looking for a driven, entrepreneurial partner to join us in our vision as we validate, build, and scale this venture into a high-impact brand.
This is not a traditional job, it’s a partnership opportunity for someone who wants to be deeply involved in launching and growing a startup with real upside.
Role Overview
As a strategic partner, you’ll work closely with the founder across all stages of startup development from concept validation through to launch and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Market Validation & Strategy
- Conduct market research to validate demand, target audience, and product-market fit
- Analyse competitors and identify positioning opportunities
- Develop early-stage business models and go-to-market strategies
Partnerships & Business Development
- Identify, approach, and secure strategic partnerships
- Set meetings and confidently present the Biddle vision to stakeholders
- Build relationships with key players in travel, tech, and lifestyle sectors
Fundraising & Financial Strategy
- Source and engage seed investors, angel networks, or crowdfunding opportunities
- Assist in preparing pitch decks, financial projections, and investor materials
- Support capital-raising conversations and negotiations
Product Development & Execution
- Source, vet, and oversee app developers / tech teams
- Collaborate on UX, features, and user journey design
- Manage timelines, milestones, and product delivery
Testing & Launch
- Coordinate beta testing phases and gather user feedback
- Refine product based on insights and performance metrics
- Oversee pre-launch and launch execution
Marketing & Brand Growth
- Contribute to brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling
- Support digital marketing, PR, and community-building strategies
Operations & Scaling
- Help establish systems, processes, and workflows
- Assist with legal, compliance, and structural setup (as needed)
- Contribute to long-term vision, scaling strategy, and expansion
Ideal Candidate
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias toward action
- Confident communicator with strong networking and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker who can also execute
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
- Passion for travel, lifestyle, or tech-driven experiences
Bonus (not essential)
- Experience in startups, app development, IT, or the travel industry
- Background in business development, consulting, or fundraising
Remuneration
Compensation will be dependent on experience and contribution, with potential for:
- Equity participation
- Performance-based incentives
- Flexible structure aligned with a true partnership model
Why Join Biddle?
- Opportunity for real ownership and influence
- Build a brand aligned with lifestyle, travel, and luxury experiences
- Work directly with a founder who values vision, execution, and growth
- Potential to scale into a high-impact, globally relevant platform
If you’re someone who wants more than a job and is ready to build something meaningful, scalable, and exciting let’s connect.