We enable entrepreneurship
During current launch stage of the studio, we are only accepting early applications for companies, which will be created in 2024.
Start-up building is like buying a lottery ticket as it is, we want to change this with ideas, know-how, talent and capital to stack the odds in your and our favor
We aim to be the best co-founder imaginable
We believe we are the ideal partner for both seasoned and first time entrepreneurs. You will come in as the co-founding CEO or CXO of a new company and you can think of us as your institutional co-founding team
We offer 2 tracks for entrepreneurship
Founder-in-residence
This role is for experienced individuals who will be the future co-founding CEO or CXO of the company we will build together
Future founder
This role is for younger individuals who will support founders initially and in time when they accumulate necessary experience will found their own company with us
What are we looking for in founders-in-residence?
Unique perspectives into untapped business potentials
Hands-on experience in building companies / products or in project based jobs like consulting
Relevant experience in an area we may be interested to invest in
Self starter attitude
Perserverance and creativity when faced with obstacles
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to recruit
Understanding of start-up environment
What are we looking for in future-founders?
Strong background as an indicator of future hardwork
Experience in or acquintance with any of growth, product, sales or technology areas
GSD attitude
Curiosity and self-drive
Abiity to learn quickly
Adaptability to new environments
Understanding of start-up environment
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Frequently asked questions
Founder in residence
Will I be a Compound employee?
Until the new company is established together, you will be an employee of Compound. When the new company is established, you will move to it and become its co-founder and CEO/CXO.
How will I get compensated when I partner with Compound?
We offer founders salary and benefit perks in addition to fair equity of jointly created company.
Do I need a startup idea to apply?
No. We have a large pool of vetted ideas generated internally. If you prefer, you can tell us about your idea, but it should go through our vetting process first to be eligible to start validation.
Do you generally partner with 1 co-founder per company?
We typically prefer to partner with 1 co-founder during a venture journey. We believe this is a more rewarding approach for all parties regarding equity split perspective. However for exceptional idea x co-founder fit situations, we are open to match 2 or more co-founders to an idea. We decide this together with you.
Can we apply as a team, with an idea still at pre-MVP or pre-revenue stage?
Maybe an incubator will be a better address if you want to pursue the idea you have been working on. However we will be happy to meet and discuss how we can collaborate together fitting to our way of venture building.
How does the selection process for founder-in-residence work?
There will be several rounds of conversations. During these conversations we will test mutual fit as co-founders and conduct working sessions together. If we believe we can co-found a new company with you, we will make you an offer.
Future founder
Why is there a future founder track?
We believe entrepreneurship has a craft of its own, which can be learned by participating in venture building efforts and spending quality time with top people. We expect you to be 100% ready when you will become a founder. Otherwise we both will be taking unnecessary risks.
As a future founder, who will be my employer until I become a founder?
You can be employed by several portfolio companies or by the studio during your time as a future founder. Depending on progress of your employer companies and your preference, we intend to move you between other portfolio companies to increase your exposure areas and to make you more experienced in our way of venture building and scaling.
What role will I take as a future founder?
Although it will change by specifics of portfolio company, typical roles will be related to product, growth, sales or technology. We will define the most suitable role with you in each opportunity to make you as close to 360 degrees as possible founder in the future.
How long will it take for a future founder to become a founder?
This totally depends on starting point and progress of the individual. We expect our future founders to have sufficient experience in company building environments before becoming a founder. Typically this can take several years.
How does the selection process for future founders work?
There will be several rounds of conversations. During these conversations we will assess your potential for founder-in-residence in the future. If we believe, we can work together now and in the future, we will make you an offer.
Build the next great company