Engineer. Builder. Now Founder. Join The Founders Club as CTO.

Ready to Go from Tech Leader to Tech Founder?

You’ve built platforms, scaled products, and led engineering teams. Now you’re looking for what’s next—but you don’t have a startup idea or co-founder yet. That’s exactly where The Founders Club comes in.

The Founders Club by Startup Wise Guys is a venture-building program designed specifically for senior technical professionals in career transition and/or pre-revenue startups who want to launch a B2B tech startup—with structure, support, and serious momentum.

We’re one of Europe’s most active B2B accelerators—with 450+ investments and a 70% startup survival rate. In just 12 weeks, we help you move from “builder” to co-founder of your own venture.

Tasks

As a technical co-founder, you will:

• Collaborate with a curated group of peers to co-create a startup—no need to bring your own idea or team.
• Validate a scalable B2B concept and lead product development from day one.
• Shape the tech vision, architecture, and roadmap.
• Co-lead fundraising efforts and investor readiness.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in tech, engineering, or product leadership.
• A track record of building digital products or platforms—especially in startups or scale-ups.
• Passion for solving real-world problems through technology.
• Ready to co-found a B2B startup in sectors like SaaS, Fintech, Sustainability, XR, or Cybersecurity.

You’re not just a developer—you’re a strategic thinker who’s ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Benefits

• A 12-week online venture-building program tailored to senior tech profiles.
• Step-by-step guidance to go from idea validation to MVP.
• Access to 550+ mentors and experienced founders in your field.
• Entry into the Startup Wise Guys alumni network: 450+ startups across 40+ countries.
• A co-founding team and community built around your strengths.

Note: This is a high-touch, curated program that includes a participation ticket—a commitment to help you take this journey seriously.

From CTO to Tech Founder—this is your chance to build the startup you’ve always wanted to join.

Apply now!