FoundING CEO recruitment for start-ups

We provide the fuel. You steer the ship.

We are looking for experienced operators and founders to lead our next wave of tech-for-good start-ups.

We provide validated ideas, an MVP, capital, and a core team. You bring execution, leadership, and the ambition to build a category-defining company.

The Good add Ventures method

Starting a company is lonely and risky. We change that. Good add Ventures is a venture studio. We cultivate a pool of validated tech for good start-ups aligned with our Code of Ethics.

We rigorously validate every opportunity before you even step in. We develop the strategy, the brand, and the MVP. Then we hand you the keys to a vehicle that is ready to drive.

itoms, our vetted concept ready for leadership

itoms is a decentralised communications platform where brands own their audience and users enjoy content with zero ads and zero algorithmic noise.

It is built to restore digital ownership to content creators and brands. By moving away from "extractive" social media models, itoms allows them to host their content, from articles and videos to podcasts, on a custom-branded grid under their own authenticated domain. This approach ensures creators can bypass the unpredictable algorithms and fragmented flow of traditional third-party platforms.

As a plus, for the end user, itoms replaces the cluttered, addictive feed with a streamlined, curated experience. Followers receive updates from the brands they explicitly choose to follow via email. It is a dual-sided solution: a powerful conversion engine that keeps traffic within a brand's own ecosystem, and a clean, intentional discovery tool for a more mindful digital life.

Ready to step in as Founding  CEO?

Apply if

You’ve raised venture capital, built teams, and run early-stage tech startups.

You are a narrative leader who can articulate a compelling vision to investors, engage the market, and represent the company at the highest level.

You believe technology should create long-term societal value and you’re willing to build responsibly.

About the role

This is a founder seat, not a management job. You are here to build, decide, and scale. From day one, you will:

  • Define the long-term vision.
  • Lead product–market fit and early traction.
  • Build and inspire a high-performance team.
  • Represent the company by engaging with investors, media, and key industry platforms, including an active participation in the Good add Ventures podcast.
  • Raise capital and scale the venture.

Benefits

We offer:

  • A de-risked opportunity, rigorously validated before you step in.
  • Full backing from our venture studio team.
  • Creative and production support from Creamos
  • Significant equity stake.
  • A living stipend before pre-seed raise.
  • Founder compensation aligned with fundraising milestones: £25,000 to £50,000 after pre-seed round; £100,000 following a successful seed round.

Before you apply:


- We are only taking candidates based in London.
- Review the full job description for Founding CEO - itoms
- Make sure you’ve read and understood our Code of Ethics
- You'll need to record a 3 to 5 minute video using Loom introducing yourself.
- Like, comment and share this post.
- For final candidates, portions of your video may be featured on the Good add Ventures video podcast

Apply now

At Good add Ventures, we believe diverse leadership builds better companies. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from founders of all backgrounds and identities.