Application Guide
How to Apply for Head Of Growth - EdTech (Full remote - French fluent ๐ซ๐ท)
at Paradox
๐ข About Paradox
Paradox is building an innovative 'Ecosystem for Human Greatness Augmented with AI' that combines behavioral science, technology, and AI to help millions of people grow and learn. The company stands out through its mission-driven approach, including the Paradox Foundation non-profit, and its focus on creating a new category rather than just incremental improvements in EdTech.
About This Role
As Head of Growth at Paradox, you'll be a hands-on leader responsible for ideating, designing, and launching experiments directlyโnot just advising. This role involves diagnosing funnel bottlenecks, creating structured experimentation roadmaps, and leveraging AI tools daily to accelerate iteration speed, ultimately shaping how millions engage with human potential development.
๐ก A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing funnel metrics to identify bottlenecks, using AI tools to generate hypotheses and create assets, designing and launching A/B tests based on behavioral principles, and collaborating with remote teams across time zones to iterate on experiments that drive measurable growth while contributing to the company's mission of human potential development.
๐ Application Tools
๐ฏ Who Paradox Is Looking For
- A 'Conversion Architect' with proven experience diagnosing funnel bottlenecks and translating data into structured experimentation roadmaps that deliver measurable business outcomes
- A 'Behavioral Strategist' who blends cognitive psychology, UX, and persuasion frameworks to design experiences that resonate and convert
- Fluent in French with experience in remote work environments, ideally with exposure to European markets like France, Portugal, or Dubai
- Hands-on practitioner who builds and launches experiments directly, not just advises, and leverages AI tools daily for hypothesis generation and asset creation
๐ Tips for Applying to Paradox
Showcase specific examples where you've diagnosed funnel bottlenecks and translated data into structured experimentation roadmaps with measurable outcomes
Demonstrate your hands-on approach by detailing experiments you've personally built, launched, and iterated onโnot just advised on
Highlight your fluency with AI tools by mentioning specific platforms or methods you use daily for hypothesis generation, asset creation, or accelerating iteration
Emphasize your understanding of behavioral science by explaining how you've applied cognitive psychology or persuasion frameworks to design converting experiences
Mention any experience or interest in contributing to mission-driven organizations, particularly referencing the Paradox Foundation non-profit
โ๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your hands-on experience building and launching growth experiments directly, not just advising', "Specific examples of how you've blended data analysis with behavioral psychology to create converting experiences", 'Your daily use of AI tools to accelerate growth experimentation and iteration', "Why you're passionate about Paradox's mission to create an 'Ecosystem for Human Greatness' and contribute to their non-profit foundation"]
Generate Cover Letter โ๐ Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- โ The 'Ecosystem for Human Greatness Augmented with AI' conceptโunderstand what makes this different from traditional EdTech
- โ Paradox Foundation (their non-profit)โresearch its mission and how it connects to the company's overall purpose
- โ The company's presence in French-speaking markets and remote European hubs like Porto, Faro, Athens, and Dubai
- โ How Paradox combines behavioral science, technology, and AIโlook for any public talks, articles, or case studies
๐ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on advisory experience without demonstrating hands-on experiment building and launching
- Generic growth marketing talk without specific examples of funnel diagnosis and behavioral strategy application
- Failing to address the French language requirement or remote work experience in European markets
๐ 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
Congratulations!