Right-Hand CEO (French Fluent)

Responsibilities

• Lead and own entire strategic projects and CEO initiatives, such as growth hacks, operational buildouts, securing partnerships, running sponsorships, and sourcing/negotiating deals.
• Drive international launches, MVP tests, and new product initiatives with autonomy and speed ("Pirate Squad").
• Contribute to strategy and business intelligence: market research, growth models, M&A scouting, and KPI/dashboard tracking for high-leverage decisions.
• Structure operational workflows, implement automations, and optimize company processes (from tools like Airtable, Notion, to AI-powered dashboards).
• Champion AI adoption: introduce and benchmark new tools/use cases, train internal teams, and keep the company at the forefront of AI-powered operational excellence.

Requirements

• Fluent in both French and English (ideally bilingual in French).
• Demonstrable entrepreneurial spirit: proven ability to own complex projects from scratch, thrive under pressure, and deliver results without hand-holding.
• Strong analytical, structured, and automation mindset.
• Tech-savvy, with a genuine, proven interest and practice in AI tools, automations, and productivity technology.
• Experience building or scaling a startup, operations team, or growth engine.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate clearly at every level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a top-tier business or engineering school (HEC, ESSEC, Sciences Po, X, Stanford, etc.).
• Prior experience in a leadership, strategy, or business development role.
• A growth-first mindset: continually learning, optimizing workflows, and seeking feedback for improvement.
• Persuasion/influence skills with a natural ability for negotiation and sales.
• Experience driving AI integrations and championing transformation projects.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and full-remote or hybrid work options (with frequent travel to Dubai as required).
• Magnificent offices in Dubai and the option for standing desks.
• Company MacBook for maximum productivity.
• 350€ annual stipend for well-being (e.g., gym, classes, personal wellness).
• 150€ annual learning budget for books or education.
• 1:1 personal/professional coaching through a Paradox coach.
• Annual team building and regular professional growth conversations.

*Benefits apply for full-time employees.

About the Company

Paradox is an ambitious international personal development and edtech company obsessed with innovating at the intersection of psychology, creativity, and technology. Inspired by Apple, Nike, Disney, and Spotify, Paradox seeks to empower people and organizations to live their true ambitions through engaging learning experiences. With world-class clients and a team spanning the globe, Paradox's vision is to make personal growth as captivating as watching Netflix, delivered at scale through AI-driven breakthrough experiences.

Driven to build an iconic brand, Paradox delivers e-learning programs, events, and edutainment for millions, with a culture based on autonomy, accountability, and high performance.