Entrepreneur-in-Residence – Market Expansion (12‑Month Program)

About the role

Carry1st is seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence to lead market expansion in a target country. This 12‑month, high‑intensity program gives you full ownership of revenue growth, partnership building, and go‑to‑market execution.

Key responsibilities

• Own the P&L for Carry1st Shop in the assigned country, driving revenue and customer acquisition.
• Design and execute aggressive growth strategies, including performance marketing, influencer activations, and community‑led initiatives.
• Identify, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships with local payment providers, telcos, and retail chains.
• Monitor competitive landscape to ensure market leadership in pricing, user experience, and content.
• Provide deep market intelligence on gaming culture, consumer behavior, and regulatory changes to inform product and engineering teams.

Required profile

• Proven entrepreneurial drive with experience in high‑growth environments, preferably e‑commerce.
• Track record scaling consumer products and optimizing unit economics in the target market.
• Strong network within the country’s technology or gaming ecosystem.
• Exceptional negotiation skills combined with hands‑on execution ability.
• Data‑obsessed decision maker who uses metrics to guide pivots and investments.
• Fluent in English and the primary local language(s) of the market.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to build a business from the ground up with full autonomy.
• Access to a hand‑picked cohort of local leaders and a rigorous 2‑week bootcamp.
• Potential transition to a permanent role for top performers.
• Fully remote, global team environment spanning 15+ countries.