Co-Founder with Investment – Business Growth & Operations

Company: Stupeco Private Limited

Location

Dubai, UAE / Ahmedabad, India Role Type: Co-Founder | Equity-Based | Entrepreneurial Opportunity Investment Requirement: Minimum AED 150,000 / approximately USD 50,000

Experience

10+ years overall experience preferred, including minimum 5 years in a senior management/leadership role About Stupeco is building an integrated ecosystem designed to help entrepreneurs start, operate, and grow their businesses. Our vision is to create a connected environment where entrepreneurs can access the tools, expertise, services, networks, and intelligence they need throughout their business journey. Stupeco's model combines: Professional Services – Business growth, marketing, technology, consulting, and execution support. Stupeco WorkSpace – An AI-powered business operating platform designed to bring business execution, information, and intelligence into one connected environment. Startup Hub – A growing network connecting entrepreneurs with service providers, professionals, mentors, partners, investors, and other ecosystem participants. We are now looking for an entrepreneurial leader to join Stupeco as a Co-Founder, invest in the company, and work alongside the Founder to build and scale the business. This Is Not a Job This is important. We are not looking for someone whose primary objective is securing a full-time position or monthly salary. We are looking for someone who wants to pursue entrepreneurship as the next chapter of their career. Someone who sees themselves as a business builder, owner and entrepreneur, rather than an employee. The initial engagement will be equity-based, and the incoming Co-Founder will be expected to make a financial investment in Stupeco to acquire equity in the company. If your primary consideration is a fixed monthly salary, this opportunity is unlikely to be the right fit. However, if building businesses is your passion, you are comfortable taking calculated entrepreneurial risks, and you want to use your experience, network and capital to build something significant from an early stage, we would like to speak with you. The Role The Co-Founder will work closely with the Founder and take significant ownership of business and operational growth. While responsibilities will evolve as Stupeco grows, the role will primarily cover: Business Growth & Revenue Develop and execute Stupeco's growth strategy. Build scalable sales and business development functions. Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth. Develop India, UAE and GCC market opportunities. Identify new revenue channels and strategic opportunities. Build strategic alliances and distribution partnerships. Establish and monitor sales pipelines, targets, KPIs and growth metrics. Strategy & Operations Translate company vision into executable business plans. Build scalable operating processes and organizational structures. Establish business KPIs, dashboards and performance frameworks. Improve operational efficiency across functions. Participate in budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation. Work closely with the Founder on strategic and investment decisions. Team & Organization Building Help build Stupeco's core leadership and execution teams. Lead recruitment for key business functions. Establish performance management and accountability frameworks. Develop a strong entrepreneurial and execution-focused company culture. Mentor future managers and business leaders. Partnerships & Ecosystem Build relationships with startups, SMEs, investors, accelerators, incubators, corporate partners and ecosystem stakeholders. Develop strategic partnerships across India, UAE and other target markets. Represent Stupeco at relevant business, startup and industry forums. Help strengthen Stupeco's positioning within the startup ecosystem. Fundraising & Investor Relations Support future fundraising strategy. Participate in investor presentations and discussions. Build relationships with potential investors and strategic partners. Contribute to business planning, valuation discussions and investment readiness.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have: Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management or leadership position. Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem is mandatory. Experience working with startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurial ventures, incubators, accelerators, venture ecosystems or startup-focused organizations. Strong experience in one or more areas including Business Development, Sales, Operations, Strategy, Partnerships, HR or Organizational Development. Experience building teams, processes and business functions. Strong commercial and strategic thinking. Ability to operate effectively with limited resources and considerable ambiguity. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities. Experience working across India, UAE or GCC markets would be advantageous. Fundraising or investor-relations experience would be highly advantageous. A strong professional network that can contribute to Stupeco's growth is desirable. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and genuine desire to build a business. Investment & Equity This opportunity requires the incoming Co-Founder to make a strategic investment in Stupeco. Minimum Investment: AED 150,000 / approximately USD 50,000 The investment will be made against an agreed equity stake in the company. Final equity, investment structure, shareholder rights, responsibilities, vesting/commitment provisions and other terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates and formalized through appropriate legal agreements. The investment requirement is mandatory and not a substitute for active involvement. We are not looking for a passive investor. Likewise, we are not looking for an operating executive who is unwilling to invest. We are specifically looking for someone who can bring together: Capital + Experience + Execution + Network + Entrepreneurial Commitment Compensation This is initially an equity-based Co-Founder role. A fixed monthly salary should therefore not be considered the primary motivation for pursuing this opportunity. As Stupeco reaches defined revenue, funding and operational milestones, an appropriate executive compensation structure may be introduced subject to the company's financial position and mutual agreement. The objective is to build long-term enterprise value together rather than structure the relationship as conventional employment from Day 1. What You Bring We expect the incoming Co-Founder to contribute: Leadership Experience making decisions and leading teams. Execution The ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Growth Commercial thinking and the ability to create revenue. Network Relationships that can accelerate customers, partnerships, talent or capital. Capital A minimum investment of AED 150,000 / approximately USD 50,000. Commitment A genuine desire to transition toward entrepreneurship and build Stupeco for the long term. What Stupeco Offers Meaningful equity ownership in an early-stage company. Opportunity to build alongside the Founder rather than join as an employee. Significant influence over company strategy and direction. Leadership ownership across business growth and operations. Opportunity to build across India, UAE and eventually wider international markets. Participation in building an AI-powered business platform and broader startup ecosystem. Long-term value creation through ownership rather than salary alone. Who Should Apply This opportunity may be particularly relevant to: Senior executives looking to transition into entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs looking for their next venture. Startup operators with significant scaling experience. Business leaders with strong UAE/GCC and/or Indian networks. Management consultants or business transformation leaders seeking an operating role with ownership. Experienced professionals who have considered starting a business but would prefer joining an existing early-stage venture with a foundation already being built. Who Should NOT Apply Please do not apply if: Your primary requirement is a monthly salary. You are primarily searching for a conventional full-time job. You are looking only for an advisory or passive board position. You are looking only to invest without becoming operationally involved. You are unwilling to make the minimum required investment. You are unable to accept the uncertainty and responsibilities associated with building an early-stage company. You view a Co-Founder title primarily as a designation rather than business ownership and accountability. The Entrepreneur We're Looking For We aren't simply looking for another senior executive. We're looking for someone who can say: "I don't want my next role. I want to build my next company." If that describes where you are in your professional journey, we'd be interested in starting a conversation. Employment Type Full-time

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