Co-founder (Business Development)
Posted: 4 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Co-founder (Business Development) Location: Germany / Remote Type: Equity-based (no salary) | Co-founding Role | Long-Term Commitment About Wetopia Global Wetopia Global is a pioneering social business with a mission to tackle extreme economic inequality by implementing its ground-breaking Wetopian Business Model. This model requires business owners to distribute at least 70% of net profits to customers, employees, and non-profit organizations, creating a fairer and kinder world. By shopping from Wetopian businesses, individuals can contribute to ending hunger, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet. We’re not waiting for change — we’re building it. Join us in making a meaningful impact through our innovative approach to business. Role Overview We are seeking a visionary, values-driven Co-founder to join us in reshaping the global economic system. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help lead a purpose-driven business that blends radical fairness, ethical entrepreneurship, and digital transformation to empower people and the planet. As Co-founder, you will work hand-in-hand with the founding team to strategize, lead, and scale Wetopia, while staying deeply aligned with our core mission of equitable profit-sharing, environmental stewardship, and social justice. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Shape and co-lead Wetopia’s long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for systemic impact. Movement Building: Advocate for the Wetopian Business Model and represent Wetopia to partners, communities, media, donors and investors. Business Development: Lead efforts to attract and onboard local businesses, entrepreneurs, and collaborators aligned with our model. Operations & Scaling: Help design and scale our platform, ensuring it empowers customers, local businesses, social businesses, and employees equitably. Profit Redistribution Oversight: Guide and monitor the ethical distribution of profits as per the Wetopian Business Model. Digital Transformation: Drive digital innovation to support the growth and success of local businesses. Team Building: Attract, inspire, and grow a team that reflects our values of fairness, collaboration, and kindness. You Might Be a Fit If You: Are deeply passionate about fighting inequality, poverty, and environmental destruction. Have a strong entrepreneurial mindset with prior experience launching or scaling mission-driven ventures. Believe in profit-sharing, financial empowerment, and democratizing ownership. Have excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and execution skills. Can thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable wearing multiple hats in an early-stage startup. Believe business can be a force for good — and want to prove it. Have experience or interest in e-commerce, social enterprise, or platform cooperatives. University degree in business administration, marketing, or related field is preferred Are a collaborator, not a competitor. What We Offer A founding seat at the table in one of the most ambitious business revolutions of our time. Equity/Ownership in a company that values fairness and shared prosperity. The chance to reshape capitalism — building a system that works for everyone, not just the top 1%. Full creative freedom, ethical responsibility, and the opportunity to create real, global impact. Our Commitment We are building a future where everyone has a stake. This includes you. Wetopia is committed to equality, inclusion, and transparency at every level of our company — including our co-founding team. Ready to Lead the Revolution? If you’re driven by purpose, bold in action, and ready to help rewrite the rules of business, we’d love to hear from you.
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