Founder's Associate

Overview

United Media Group is seeking driven individuals eager to accelerate their path toward CEO or CXO roles through our Founder's Associate program. This unique opportunity provides early responsibility and challenges designed to push candidates beyond their comfort zones within a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Participants will be entrusted from the start with full ownership of a core business function at one of United Media's portfolio companies. They will address complex issues, make critical decisions, develop operational processes, and be accountable for tangible results. The program offers hands-on exposure to the essential aspects of managing and scaling a company.

Program Details

This initiative typically lasts approximately two years and is tailored to prepare individuals to become "CEO ready" swiftly and effectively. Graduates of the program will be positioned for leadership roles, including opportunities to serve as CEO with meaningful equity stakes in portfolio companies. Throughout the journey, close collaboration with seasoned CEOs and senior executives provides mentorship and ongoing feedback. Participants will acquire skills in talent acquisition, team development, culture shaping, and high-pressure decision-making.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidates are ambitious individuals targeting CEO roles within a few years, who possess exceptional motivation, ownership mentality, rapid learning capability, and execution skills. Common backgrounds include:

• Graduates from top-tier MBA programs
• Experience in management consulting or investment banking
• Work history in startups or other fast-paced environments

About United Media Group

United Media aspires to create the largest global B2B media company, building the foundational infrastructure for modern business leaders to connect, learn, and make informed decisions. The group develops major industry media and conference products across sectors like insurance, HR, private equity, and retail. To date, eight media companies have been organically launched and one acquired.