Founding Partner Program
The Founding Partner Program is a 12-month venture-building journey designed for former strategy consultants. The program starts in early 2026.
THE JOURNEY
Cohort of 5-10 Founding Partners
You join an international cohort of 5–10 Founding Partners, growing together while building your own office.
Along the way, you actively share tips, contacts, insights, and expertise, and make new friends.
30-50% Time commitment
During the first months, the program requires a 30%–50% time commitment, which will expand as your business develops.
During the first 12 months, you remain freelance and may continue other activities as long as there is no conflict of interest.
Business development
Your main focus during the 12-months of the program is business development: building your business, growing your network, and shaping your first pipeline of clients.
Remuneration
In the first year, you have no fixed salary. Your income is tied to the projects you sell and deliver.
If Year 1 is successful, the subsidiary will be created and you will receive 30% equity options along with a fixed and variable salary that will increase as business grows. If the company performs very well, these equity options could be worth up to €1M.
Our target cities
The first cohort will have 5 to 10 Founding Partners that will be selected from a pre-selective list of 30 cities.
This map is not exhaustive. If your home city isn’t listed, you can still apply and we’ll be happy to consider your application.
WHAT DWDG WILL OFFER YOU
- Our name and track record (150+ references), bringing credibility and off-the-shelf materials
- Our expert networks, gathering highly experienced senior experts in fields such as energy, mobility and circular economy
- Our consulting team, to ensure the delivery of your projects
- Our existing tools and systems to operate efficiently
- Administrative, legal, HR, and communications support from our Paris team
- Guidance and coaching from our founder Sébastien and other senior partners from MBB firms to make this program a learning journey
WHY JOIN THE PROGRAM
Entrepreneurial journey
You’re in the driver’s seat. Own your time, set your strategy, run your business. If you succeed, you take an equity stake in your subsidiary. You discover new topics, you learn how to sell, how to establish a brand….
Global & collective adventure
It can be quite lonely to be a freelancer. Join a cohort of founders who share knowledge, networks, and opportunities. Expand your network and make new friends led by the same values.
Leveraging DWDG’s assets
With over 150 references, you benefit from DWDG’s experts, partnerships and consulting staff that you can integrate to your projects.
Application Requirements
Past Experience
- Minimum of 4 years in a top-tier strategy consulting firm
(McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Roland Berger, or Oliver Wyman) - At least 3 years of sales, entrepreneurial or business development experience, demonstrating the ability to convince clients and build a team
- Relevant expertise in our core focus areas is a big plus: mobility, energy, circular economy, construction, and decarbonation
- At least 5 years living in one of our target cities, with a strong network to leverage
Skills & Mindset
- Strong entrepreneurial drive
- Committed to spend min 20% of your time on the program (min 8 hours per month)
- Aligned with DWDG values and philosophy
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership and team management abilities
- Client-first mindset
- Readiness to start immediately (full-time availability not required)
- No conflict of interest with current role
Steps to apply
Apply
Submit your CV to recruitment@dowelldogood.com. If you pass the initial screening, you’ll receive a password unlocking additional information about the program.
Round 1 – Share your story
In Round 1, you will be asked to record two short videos about yourself and your motivation, then access the full program details including economics and cohort system.
Round 2 – Share your GTM plan
If you pass Round 1, you will have to prepare a short go-to-market plan that you will present to one of our team members.
Round 3 – Interview with the founder
Meet with the DWDG team for the last conversation.
Join the program
Start your journey with a one-week in-person training in Paris, in early 2026 where you will meet your cohort.