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Founder Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Co-Founder for B2B Fintech / Big Data / Data Scientist Our client is a promising B2B FinTech that bets on PSD2, which will change the European banking landscape. They have a brilliant B2B business ...

About the Role This is a rare opportunity to join as a Founding Scientist / Co-Founder at an early‑stage startup at the intersection of AI and wet‑lab biology, operating within the aerospace and ...

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Du baust als Co-Founder (CTO) gemeinsam mit einem komplementären Founder-Team ein neues Venture auf. Du verantwortest alles, was Produkt und Tech betrifft: vom ersten MVP über Architektur ...

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Du baust als Co-Founder (CTO) gemeinsam mit einem komplementären Founder-Team ein neues Venture auf. Du verantwortest alles, was Produkt und Tech betrifft: vom ersten MVP über Architektur ...

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$120 - $150/hr

We are serial entrepreneurs, for example Paul Muller (founder Adjust, 1.2B exit) and Petter Made (founder SumUp, 8B) who are eager to support outlier personalities and serial entrepreneurs to build ...

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Pertinent long-term founder role with meaningful equity participation Our approach is focused on building real businesses with strong fundamentals and sustainable economics -- not "growth at all ...

Platz als Late Co-Founder in einem Clean-Beauty-Start-up * Remote in Deutschland, Sitz in Frankfurt am Main * Echte Beteiligung: Keine Gehaltszahlungen, dafür echte Anteile und Mitentscheidung ...

$12.75 - $14.75/hr

Wen wir suchen Eine*n operativen Co-Founder (m/w/d) , der/die gemeinsam mit uns: * aus dieser Basis ein tragfähiges Geschäft formt * Marktannahmen testet * Angebote & Preise schärft * Nachfrage ...

The company is looking for a co-founder who can contribute to product development, recruiting, business development, analytics, and fund-raising. The ideal candidate has a business background with a ...

... Founder in einem Clean-Beauty-Start-up 📍 Remote in Deutschland, Sitz in Frankfurt am Main 📈 Echte Beteiligung: Keine Gehaltszahlungen, dafür echte Anteile und Mitentscheidung 🎯 Fokus auf ...

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Founder information

What is a founder?

Founders are individuals who start a new business, organization, or venture. They are responsible for developing the initial idea, assembling a team, and securing resources to launch the company. Founders often take on multiple roles in the early stages, such as product development, marketing, and fundraising. Their vision and leadership are critical to shaping the direction and culture of the organization. Over time, founders may continue to lead the company or transition into different roles as the business grows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a founder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Founder, you need strong business acumen, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of your target market, often supported by experience in entrepreneurship or relevant industry expertise. Familiarity with financial management tools, project management platforms, and digital marketing systems is typically necessary. Exceptional leadership, resilience, and the ability to communicate and inspire teams are vital soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities enable Founders to effectively launch, grow, and sustain a business in competitive environments.

What is the difference between Founder vs Entrepreneur?

AspectFounderEntrepreneur
RoleCreates and establishes a new company or product from scratchIdentifies opportunities and starts new businesses, which may include founding or managing multiple ventures
CredentialsOften has industry knowledge, business skills, and sometimes technical expertiseRequires business acumen, risk management skills, and often industry experience
Work EnvironmentTypically involved in startup development, innovation, and early-stage business activitiesEngages in business planning, funding, and scaling across various industries

While both founders and entrepreneurs are involved in starting new ventures, a founder specifically establishes a company or product, often as the original creator. An entrepreneur may start multiple businesses or pursue opportunities across industries, focusing on growth and innovation. The roles overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus.

What are some common challenges founders face in the early stages of building a company?

Founders often encounter challenges such as securing initial funding, building a reliable team, and finding product-market fit. Balancing multiple responsibilities—from business development to product management—can be overwhelming, especially with limited resources. Additionally, founders must quickly adapt to feedback and pivot strategies as needed, all while maintaining a clear vision and motivating their team. Building strong networks and seeking mentorship can help navigate these hurdles and increase the chances of early success.
What cities in Ohio are hiring for Founder jobs? Cities in Ohio with the most Founder job openings:
Infographic showing various Founder job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

CTO / Co-Founder, Big Data Fintech (Germany)

FinTech Recruitment

On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Co-Founder for B2B Fintech / Big Data / Data Scientist

Our client is a promising B2B FinTech that bets on PSD2, which will change the European banking landscape. They have a brilliant B2B business-model in credit-scoring based on data-analytics.

The job involves owning a company and experiencing the fast-paced life of a founder. As a Co-Founder, CTO, and partner, you will build the company with a team of highly motivated and qualified co-founders.

Responsibilities include:

  • Taking full responsibility for the successful design and implementation of the company's business mission by defining and developing all service-related technologies
  • Managing the implementation of infrastructure and product requirements
  • Building the IT-Team and product-management function over the next couple of months

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of planning or development of data-intense backend-structures
  • Experience or strong interest in working with big unstructured datasets
  • Experience or strong motivation to lead IT-/product-teams or software development projects
  • Ideally, experience in encryption and security environments/applications
  • Ideally, basic knowledge of FinTS/HBCI

What we offer:

  • Become an entrepreneur and founder, taking on responsibility from day 1
  • Become part of the highly qualified founding team and shape the future organization
  • Enjoy a highly competitive direct equity participation in the company
  • Work in a stimulating, flexible, and self-determined working environment in Berlin

We are a team of startup-experienced tech entrepreneurs and angel-investors based in Berlin. Our goal is to become a leading FinTech company in the near future.

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