Co-Founder (m/w/d)

Job description

Our mission is to create a new platform that: facilitates joint activities in real life in particular doing sports, having meals together, visiting concerts and much more. consciously reduces and limits on-screen time while providing a similar level of information. actively suppresses the spread of fake news and polarizing content. Why? Today's social networks are often linked to negative effects on mental health, addiction, and increasing loneliness. They are designed to maximize screen time through endless scrolling rather than to promote genuine interaction. Status: A concept for the new service and its business case has been developed and a prototype with the functions Chat, Calendar and an initial version of Activities has been programmed in a manner that scales to 100M+ users. I have studied computer science and will provide us with a strong technical expertise. For me this is not only a project - it's a mission I am fully committed to. Challenges get me motivated, just like in sports. Most importantly, the daily pursuit of this vision is fun and brings me great satisfaction. Lets reshape social media together, because life’s best moments happen offline! Tasks As Co-Founder, you will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the company and thus a key driver for growth and success. Your tasks include: Business Plan: You sharpen initial ideas and develop a solid business plan. Fundraising & Finance: You run fundraising rounds and handle investor relations. Institutional Relations: You contribute to the relationship with German and European institutions for obtaining financial and political support. Business Development & Partnerships: You establish strategic partnerships (restaurants, event organizers, venues, etc.). Marketing & Growth: You are responsible for user acquisition, community building, and brand positioning. Operations & Strategy: You shape the legal framework and financial planning. You are a main contributor to the corporate strategy. Requirements You have an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong hands-on mentality, and the vision to scale the company from the ground up. You are an excellent communicator and networker who gets people excited about our vision. You have a track record in several of the areas: business development, marketing, strategy, fundraising (ideally from within a startup or from the tech industry). You are personally inspired by Flamingo's mission to create a healthier social media alternative. Languages: You have an excellent command of German (C1) and English (C1). Benefits Equal Equity Stake: Your success and the company's success go hand-in-hand. Creative Freedom: You will have full responsibility for the business side and will decisively shape the future of Flamingo. A Technical Foundation: We are not starting from scratch. A scalable prototype is ready to go. A Clear Vision: We have a clear goal – to become the go-to platform for a vibrant social life in Europe and beyond.