Venture Building
Growth Strategy
Product Innovation
About The Role
As a Venture Builder, you’ll work directly with athletes and founders to transform ideas into sustainable businesses. From validating concepts to launching products, you’ll help shape ventures that create long-term value beyond sport.
This is a highly collaborative role where strategy, execution, and experimentation come together. You’ll work across branding, product, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives to accelerate venture growth.
Position Overview
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Department | Venture Studio |
Location | New York, USA (Hybrid) |
Employment | Full-Time |
Experience | Senior Level |
Reports To | Founder & Venture Lead |
Team | Venture Studio |
Travel | Domestic & International |
What You’ll Do
Validate new business and product ideas.
Develop venture roadmaps and growth strategies.
Coordinate branding, product, and launch activities.
Work with founders, athletes, and external partners.
Identify commercial opportunities and market gaps.
Support fundraising and investor materials.
Track venture performance and growth metrics.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years in startups, venture building, product strategy, or consulting.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution skills.
Experience bringing ideas from concept to launch.
Commercial and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Comfortable working in fast-changing environments.
Passion for innovation, sport, and technology.
Why Join PL8YR
At PL8YR, you’ll help create companies—not just campaigns.
Launch ventures with elite athletes.
Build products from the ground up.
High ownership across every project.
Work directly with founders and decision-makers.
Flexible hybrid working environment.
Learning budget and conference support.
Opportunity to shape the future of the venture studio.
Hiring Process
Step | Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
01 | Application Review | We evaluate your entrepreneurial and strategic experience. |
02 | Discovery Call | Meet the team and discuss your background and ambitions. |
03 | Venture Challenge | Work through a real venture-building scenario with our team. |
04 | Founder Interview | Discuss long-term vision, leadership, and culture fit. |
05 | Offer & Onboarding | Receive your offer and begin building the next generation of ventures with PL8YR. |
Equal Opportunity
PL8YR believes great ventures are built by diverse teams. We welcome ambitious thinkers from every background who are excited to create meaningful businesses at the intersection of sport, entrepreneurship, and innovation.


