Founding CPO

You’ve got a product idea. You see a problem. You have an idea for a product that solves it. Maybe you’ve started sketching, wireframing, or talking to users. But you’re wondering: How do I validate demand properly? How do I build a real MVP? How do I find a technical co-founder? How do I get funding—without giving away half the company? That’s where we come in. At Achmea Impact Ventures, we act as a venture builder and back product-driven founders who bring strong ideas but need the right structure, support, and team to build a real startup. You bring the product vision. We’ll help you turn it into a company. What we do Achmea Impact Ventures is a corporate startup studio—we create startups from scratch. We become your co-founder. That means: - You bring a clear product idea that fits within one of our focus areas - We support you with a salary, funding (up to €500K), and a dedicated team - Together, we validate the problem, build the MVP, and take it to market - If successful, we spin out the company with you in the lead, and with significant equity for you. What you’ll do As the CPO-founder, you’ll: - Validate user needs and sharpen the problem statement with our researchers - Shape the product roadmap and define the MVP scope - Work closely with developers, designers, and data engineers to build and test the product - Lead early user testing, feedback cycles, and feature prioritization - Build and lead the product team as the venture grows - Work alongside a technical co-founder (if matched during the process) What we offer - Funding: Up to €500K, provided in stages based on traction - Salary: You’ll be paid from day one to focus full-time on the venture - Dedicated build team: Product designers, data engineers, software engineers, marketers, and researchers - Network access: Achmea can open doors, be your first customer, or connect you with partners - Structured process: Clear milestones, commercial sparring, and founder coaching - Founder equity: up to 70% Examples of ventures built with us - FemmeUp: Women’s health platform tackling absenteeism. Used our network to land B2B clients. - alex.ai: Legal AI assistant trained on millions of historical claims. - Stackwise: Fintech platform launched with McDonald’s pilot in 8 weeks. - Lekkerbezig: SaaS product supporting employee development for large employers. How to Apply Apply via the form or message our Talent Lead, Iselde van Beurden, directly: 📞 +31 6 38276027 Please include: - Problem Card: A short explanation of the problem, your solution, and how your idea fits one of our focus areas - CV or short bio - Optional Pitch Deck: Add extra info if you already have it Not sure if your idea fits? Reach out — we’re happy to explore it with you.