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

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