Startup Founder

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Become a Pioneer – Launch Your StartupAre you looking to build something exceptional?Do you want to launch a tech startup but don’t yet have the idea or team to start?At Pioneers, we back bold thinkers ready to build world-changing companies. This is a launchpad for high-achieving individuals, designed to help you find the right co-founder, shape a powerful idea, and raise your first round of funding.We bring together successful entrepreneurs, top-tier operators, engineers, creatives, and domain experts for an intense 3-month sprint in Station F.Become a Pioneer and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.What is PioneersPioneers is a pre-seed venture program backing founders before the startup exists. We invest in people, not pitch decks, and provide the resources and guidance needed to thrive. Our goal is to help founders build fast and launch strong. We’re technical, product-driven, and obsessed with helping bold founders turn big ideas into real ventures.What to ExpectOver an intense 3-month sprint in Paris, you’ll team up with other exceptional builders, identify a real-world problem, and launch your MVP. You’ll work side by side with mentors, product experts, and investors, and pitch for funding at the end.Top teams receive €100,000 for 7% equity and join our 3-month acceleration. You’ll also benefit from 3 additional months of support through our extended founder programs.We offer an optional two-month bootcamp in Silicon Valley, opening doors to unparalleled market size, investor access, and global scale.Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a technical founder who loves to build, someone who spots real-world problems and can imagine, shape, and deliver impactful solutions through product. You’re a doer. A builder. You move fast, test ideas quickly, and focus on making things real.Lead MVP development - own the full stack from day oneDesign system architecture - scalable, testable, and fastBuild with modern tools - React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, TypeScript, etc.Work closely with product & design to shape the user experiencePitch alongside your team to investors and mentorsMore than your background, we care about your mindset:Obsessive ambition – You’re not here to optimize. You’re here to rethink, rebuild, and create something that matters.Unconventional leadership – You lead by doing and rally others through action.Contrarian thinking – You challenge the obvious and build where others hesitate.Start: January 11, 2026Duration: 3 monthsLocation: Paris (on-site participation required)How It Works01. Meet your co-founderSpend 8 weeks with 30 handpicked pioneers, top technical and business talent from across Europe. Through masterclasses, workshops, and informal meets, you’ll connect, team up, and start shaping your idea.02. Build. Ship. Repeat.Once you’ve found your teammate and your idea gains traction, you’ll enter a 1-month sprint to: build your MVP, test with real users, land your first client. This phase is all about execution, no events, just product and GTM.Top teams receive €100,000 for 7%, join a 3-month acceleration, and get fast-tracked to our Silicon Valley bootcamp. You’ll close with a Demo Day in front of 100+ top investors.If you’re ready to stop waiting and start building, we want to meet you.Apply now and launch your next venture with Pioneers:Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustries: Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsFounders associate Intern - Business OperationsFounders associate Intern - Sales and MarketingFounder in Residence, Energy FlexibilitySustainability Co-Founder / CTO (100 % remote) (m/f/d)Gennevilliers, Île-de-France, France 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr