Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world’s leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our portfolio companies have raised $900mm in follow-on funding from notable investors.
Our Studio partners with entrepreneurs at day one, developing new ideas, technologies, and business models into high-growth companies. Currently, we are exploring concepts at the intersection of wealth management and technology.
About the Venture
Waypoint is an AI-powered tax platform helping wealth professionals deliver smarter, faster, and more compliant advice to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). By automating research, modeling, and reporting, we replace fragmented workflows with a conversational AI co-pilot that enables clarity, compliance, and scale. We are assembling a founding team to build the future of AI-native wealth advisory.
About the Role
As CEO, you will own the vision, traction, and execution. You’ll be the voice of the customer, drive product-market fit, and shape our go-to-market strategy.
You will lead conversations with private banks, advisors, and early clients, while shaping the broader strategy and culture of the company.
Our Offer
* Co-found a company with Founders Factory’s team of IPO-exited founders and entrepreneurs to develop a new venture
* Access to an expert team through our Venture Studio and 6-month accelerator program
* Unlock combined cash and hands-on support from our experienced team
* A validated concept and intellectual property
* A dedicated studio budget (including the founder stipend, specialist resources, and infrastructure budget)
What We’re Looking For
* Experienced founder or builder capable of operating from zero to one
* Unique market insight, top 1% skills, or other advantage that makes you a suitable and compelling founder
* Proven ability to build a world-class team, attract customers, and secure investors
* Evidence of thriving in ambiguous environments and a high aptitude for calculated risks
* A clear vision for the opportunity (including product direction) with the drive and expertise to execute on it
* Big ambition and conviction to completely reimagine the wealth advisory space
* Deep empathy and motivation to solve customer problems
* High IQ and EQ — strong opinions loosely held
Responsibilities
* Own the vision and commercial roadmap for Waypoint
* Build and maintain relationships with wealth managers, private banks, and family offices
* Lead customer development and onboarding of early pilot users
* Collaborate with CTO to ensure the product meets market needs
* Raise pre-seed / seed investment and lead investor communications
* Represent Waypoint publicly with press, advisors, and partners
Requirements
* Deep experience in wealth management, private banking, or tax advisory for HNWIs
* Strong network in the European wealth or financial services ecosystem
* Track record of owning client relationships and closing complex deals
* Strategic thinker with a bias for action
* Passionate about reinventing workflows with AI
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