Full-timeOn-siteProduct

Founder-in-Residence

Global Ventures · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Explore and validate a new venture concept inside Global Ventures’ emerging-markets platform.

Global Ventures’ Founder-in-Residence program embeds operators to explore high-conviction problem spaces across MENA and Africa before spinning out or joining a portfolio build.

CompensationNot disclosed
PostedJul 9, 2026
Work styleOn-site
What you’ll do

Responsibilities

  • Explore problem spaces aligned with fund theses
  • Interview customers and validate willingness to pay
  • Prototype product and go-to-market experiments
  • Present a build / join / pass recommendation to partners
What you’ll bring

Requirements

  • Prior founder or 0→1 product experience
  • Comfort operating in emerging markets
  • Strong customer discovery instincts
  • Willingness to relocate to Dubai for the residency