Mission-Driven Role Overview
YNL Global exists to help people navigate meaningful transitions in their lives and careers. Our flagship application, Your Next Life, is built to provide clarity, direction, and confidence to individuals deciding what comes next.
This is a founder-level executive role at a pivotal moment for the company. The CEO/CFO will lead the strategy behind the release, marketing, and long-term operation of Your Next Life, while ensuring the financial foundation of the company is strong, credible, and sustainable.
The CEO/CFO serves as the central point of leadership for direction, fundraising, and financial stewardship, working in close partnership with an established Chief Operating Officer who oversees day-to-day execution. This role requires deep belief in the mission and a genuine desire to build something that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Important: Please read the Application Instructions at the bottom of this posting carefully. Applications submitted through job boards will not be reviewed.
Core Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Mission Stewardship
- Serve as the primary steward of YNL Global’s mission and the long-term vision of Your Next Life
- Set, communicate, and refine company strategy as the product moves from release into growth and scale
- Ensure strategic, financial, and operational decisions remain aligned with mission and impact
- Act as the final decision-maker on company-wide priorities and resource allocation
- Provide stability and clarity during executive leadership transition
Product Strategy, Release & Market Execution (CEO Function)
- Own the end-to-end strategy for the release and ongoing evolution of Your Next Life
- Define and monitor success metrics for launch, adoption, engagement, and retention
- Lead go-to-market strategy, including positioning, messaging, and audience targeting
- Guide marketing strategy to ensure clarity of value and mission alignment
- Evaluate product-market fit and adjust strategy based on user feedback and performance data
- Ensure operational readiness to support growth without compromising user experience
Financial Strategy, Modeling & Sustainability (CFO Function)
- Develop and maintain financial models reflecting real-world usage, growth scenarios, and risk
- Design and refine pricing structures that balance accessibility, sustainability, and scale
- Establish budgets, forecasts, and cash runway plans to support informed decision-making
- Ensure financial discipline, controls, and transparency across the organization
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders
Fundraising, Partnerships & Capital Leadership
- Lead all fundraising and capital strategy efforts for YNL Global
- Craft and communicate compelling narratives connecting mission, product value, and financial opportunity
- Identify, pursue, and secure mission-aligned investors, partners, and funding sources
- Lead investor outreach, diligence, negotiations, and closing activities
- Evaluate partnerships that expand reach while preserving mission integrity
Organizational Alignment & COO Partnership
- Partner closely with the COO to align strategic direction with operational execution
- Establish clear decision rights and accountability across executive leadership
- Provide financial and strategic guardrails to support day-to-day operations
- Identify and resolve organizational risks or misalignment
Culture, Leadership & External Representation
- Model mission-driven leadership grounded in clarity, accountability, and empathy
- Foster a culture of ownership, trust, and purpose
- Support leadership development and organizational growth
- Represent YNL Global and Your Next Life with credibility and conviction in external settings
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior executive or founder experience in a mission-driven, product-based organization
- Strong belief in helping people navigate life and career transitions
- Demonstrated success leading product launches or growth initiatives
- Deep financial modeling, pricing strategy, and capital experience
- Proven ability to secure partnerships or investment
- Comfortable operating in an equity-first, founder-level role
- Clear, thoughtful communicator with internal and external stakeholders
Compensation & Ownership Philosophy
This is an equity-first, founder-level role, reflecting our belief that leadership at this level should be grounded in ownership, commitment, and long-term value creation.
- The role begins as an equity-based leadership position
- Salary compensation will be introduced once the company achieves financial sustainability, based on revenue performance, cash stability, and successful fundraising
- Equity structure, vesting schedule, and governance rights will be defined at the time of appointment
- This role is intended for a long-term executive partner aligned with the mission and growth of Your Next Life
What Success Looks Like
- Your Next Life launches with clarity, purpose, and momentum
- The product reaches and resonates with the people it is designed to serve
- Marketing and positioning clearly communicate value and impact
- Financial models reliably guide pricing, fundraising, and scale
- Mission-aligned capital and strategic partnerships are secured
- Strong alignment and execution partnership with the COO
- Organizational confidence, focus, and belief in the mission
Application Instructions (Required)
Applications submitted through job boards or third-party platforms will not be reviewed.
We ask candidates to engage directly with Your Next Life because belief in the mission is essential to this role. We are looking for a leader who connects with the purpose of the product and is inspired to help it reach the people who need it most.
Step 1: Experience the Product
Visit https://www.yournextlife.info/login, create an account, and spend time using the application.
Step 2: Submit Written Impressions
Prepare a brief written response (approximately 1–2 pages) addressing:
- Your initial impressions of Your Next Life and whether you see it as a viable, mission-aligned product
- The primary demographic(s) you would target first and why
- Your high-level approach to marketing, positioning, and early growth
- Your approach to raising capital and forming strategic partnerships
This is not a detailed business plan. We are interested in how you think, what excites you, and how you would steward the mission.
Step 3: Submit Materials
Email the following to bryan.hermann@ynlglobal.com:
- Your resume
- Your written impressions
Only candidates who complete all steps will be considered.
Why This Work Matters
We are entering a moment where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workforce. Traditional career paths are becoming less predictable, roles are disappearing or changing overnight, and many people are being forced to rethink what work means for them.
Your Next Life exists to ensure that people are not left behind in that shift. Our mission is to help individuals—no matter their age, background, or starting point—identify their passions, understand their strengths, and build a realistic path toward work that is meaningful and sustainable.
This role is for someone who believes that access to direction and opportunity should not be limited to a privileged few. If you are motivated by the idea of helping people reclaim agency over their future and build a life around what matters to them, we would be excited to explore what we can build together.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $70,934.23 - $85,426.16 per year
Work Location: Remote
