B2B Startup Cofounder (Sales)

Built a Career in Sales & Business? Now Build Your Own Company.You’ve closed deals, led teams, scaled revenue, and driven growth. But now you're ready to build something of your own. You don’t have a startup idea—or co-founders—but you do have deep industry knowledge, drive, and a builder’s mindset.The Founders Club by Startup Wise Guys is your path from commercial leader to startup co-founder.We’re one of Europe’s most active B2B accelerators, with 450+ investments and a 70% startup survival rate. Our 12-week online venture building program is designed for senior sales, marketing, and strategy professionals in career transition and/or pre-revenue teams who are ready to launch their next venture—with expert guidance and a curated community.TasksCo-create a B2B startup with other high-caliber professionals—you don’t need a business idea to start.Leverage your industry knowledge to spot opportunity, shape value propositions, and win early customers.Take the lead on go-to-market, sales strategy, partnerships, and investor conversations.Build a company culture and team from the ground up.Requirements7+ years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, growth, or marketing roles.Proven leadership in fast-growing or innovative environments (startups, scaleups, or corporates).Deep understanding of a sector or market and the ambition to disrupt it.Ready to co-found a scalable B2B startup in areas like SaaS, Fintech, Sustainability, XR, or Cybersecurity.Whether you’re a seasoned CMO, Sales Director, or strategy leader, this is your opportunity to make the leap into entrepreneurship—with a strong foundation beneath you.BenefitsA structured 12-week online venture building program designed for business founders.Weekly support from mentors, investors, and B2B startup experts.Access to 550+ mentors and the Startup Wise Guys alumni network of 450+ startups in 40+ countries.Guidance to take you from idea to VC-ready company.Note: The program includes a participation ticket—your first investment into building your startup future.Turn your sales and business experience into startup leadership.Apply now.