Co-Founder (Entrepreneurship Summit)

Co-Founder (Entrepreneurship Summit) Equity-Only Partner Opportunity

About the opportunity

We're building an outcome-driven Entrepreneurship Summit that connects startups, investors, corporates, government, and ecosystem partners through interactive formats (deal-making, showcases, roundtables, labs).

We're looking for a Co-Founder / Partner to take full ownership of building and delivering the summit end-to-end and scaling it into a recurring flagship platform.

Important: This is equity-only (no salary)

This is not a salaried job. This is a full-time co-founder/partner opportunity compensated through equity only (no fixed salary). Equity terms will be agreed based on contribution, scope, and milestones.

What you'll own (end-to-end)

• Define summit strategy, positioning, theme pillars, and success metrics (revenue, attendance, partnerships).
• Lead commercial growth: sponsorships, exhibitors, partnerships, and ticket strategy.
• Build and manage pipelines: outreach, proposals, negotiations, and closing.
• Secure strategic partners and delegations (ecosystem, corporate, and government where relevant).
• Curate an interactive program and speaker pipeline; manage confirmations and briefing.
• Oversee operations and production: master timeline, budget, vendors, venue, registration, and onsite delivery.
• Drive marketing and PR with partners; track performance and optimize conversion.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams (sales, program, marketing, ops) with weekly reporting and decision-making.

What we're looking for

• Proven track record in sponsorships/partnerships, event leadership, or ecosystem building.
• Strong ownership mindset, clear communication, and stakeholder management.
• Operational discipline: timelines, budgets, vendor management, and delivery under pressure.
• Ability to commit full-time and operate in a fast-paced build environment.

Work model

Full-time, hybrid, with onsite leadership required during key milestones and event week.