Application Guide
How to Apply for Co-Founder — Circular Economy Venture Builder | US Market | Operations on Argentina | Native Spanish required
at GreenHunt
🏢 About GreenHunt
GreenHunt is a venture builder focused on the circular economy, operating a mobile app that makes local circular practices easy, fun, and profitable through economic incentives and gamification. They are expanding into the US market from their base in Córdoba, Argentina, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable consumption.
About This Role
As Co-Founder, you will own the US market expansion, from market research and value proposition design to GTM strategy and business development. You'll build strategic partnerships for circular economy startups and collaborate with the existing team in Argentina to launch and scale ventures, making a tangible impact on reducing waste.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a video call with the Córdoba team to align on US market priorities, followed by research on potential partners or competitors. Afternoon could involve networking calls with US contacts, drafting a value proposition for a new venture, or analyzing user data from the app. Evenings might include preparing a pitch deck for a potential investor or partner.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who GreenHunt Is Looking For
- An American with a strong professional network in the US, particularly in sustainability, circular economy, or startup ecosystems.
- Native Spanish speaker (bilingual) who can seamlessly communicate with the Argentina-based team and local partners.
- A generalist with proven hands-on experience in research, strategy, design, and business development, ideally in a startup or venture builder context.
- Willing and able to spend regular time in Córdoba, Argentina, to work closely with the core team.
📝 Tips for Applying to GreenHunt
Highlight your US network explicitly: mention specific connections, organizations, or events in the circular economy or startup space.
Demonstrate your bilingual ability by submitting your application in both English and Spanish, or include a separate Spanish cover letter.
Showcase a project where you took full ownership of a market entry or partnership development, detailing your research, strategy, and execution.
Explain your understanding of the circular economy and how you've applied it in a business context (e.g., waste reduction, reuse models).
Address your willingness to travel to Argentina and provide examples of remote cross-cultural collaboration.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for the circular economy and how it aligns with GreenHunt's mission of making sustainability profitable and fun.", 'Your US network and how you plan to leverage it for partnerships and business development.', 'Your hands-on startup experience as a generalist, with specific examples of research, strategy, and business development wins.', 'Your bilingual capability and cultural adaptability to work effectively with the Argentina team.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study GreenHunt's current app features, user reviews, and any press coverage to understand their value proposition.
- → Research the circular economy landscape in the US, including competitors, potential partners, and regulatory environment.
- → Look into the startup ecosystem in Córdoba, Argentina, and any local circular economy initiatives.
- → Understand GreenHunt's venture builder model: how they select, launch, and scale ventures.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't downplay the time commitment required in Argentina; be clear about your availability.
- Avoid being too vague about your network; provide specific names or organizations.
- Don't ignore the native Spanish requirement; if your Spanish is not fluent, don't apply.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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