Deep inside you are looking for a new adventure with… ?Ambition : Smart Team mates driven to create an iconic international brand ?Impact : You strive for making a real difference in the company growth, and not be a number in a big organization ?Mission : Knowing your greatness left a mark in people lives With Paradox we want to empower high-achievers at scale, by leveraging cutting edge technologies like AI, and crafting user experiences with outstanding aesthetics. This is why we are looking for a Chief of Staff to make Paradox a category-defining global brand. With you on his side, our CEO, David will be focused on : vision, strategy, organic content, strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of our products. The external side of Paradox. Your role? The operator behind the founder. The force that turns ideas into execution. You make sure the machine runs, scales, and stays aligned — without needing him in every room. You harmoniously integrate the major functions You are the glue that holds the people, processes, systems, priorities, and strategy together. ? This duo will work if you recognize yourself Strongly analytical, and at ease to challenge or disagree with our CEO in his thinking with strong reasoning and Data Obsessed with execution, not just ideas : Relentless about holding people (and yourself) accountable Hands-on and highly resilient under pressure Really Really Hard worker Comfortable disagreeing with your CEO and being proven wrong Inspired by the intersection of AI, education, and personal development This is a full time position from our beautiful offices in Dubai, Paris or Lisbon or in remote anywhere in the world. Important: Being present at least 2,5 months in Dubaï per year is required. YOUR MISSION ?

David Laroche (CEO) has built a personal brand followed by 2+ millions, interviewed icons (Tony Parker, Mike Horn, Branson, Gad Elmaleh), and sparked transformation for thousands. Paradox was born with the intent to build something beyond himself, and that can live throughout centuries. The vision is to make Paradox, an iconic Brand, and a symbol of Greatness and independent thinking. For us, being Iconic is to innovate at the intersection of Psychology x Creativity x Technology. We want to compete with companies like Mindvalley (150M ARR) that deliver woo-woo Personal Development. We position Paradox for high achievers with grounded, science backed mental models, AI-powered and a bolder brand. A strong positioning claiming our disdain for mediocrity. Going from a successful personal brand, to an international tech driven iconic brand, is far from easy. It will be messy, chaotic, it requires to iterate on MVPs, innovate in tech, shake social media with outstanding creative work while having a limited budget (we're bootstrap) So your main mission is to challenge ideas, filter the best ones, craft strategies, build a team of talents, and create an execution machine. Our sources of inspiration are Apple, Nike, Spotify, Disney for their obsession of excelling, having a worldwide impact and not just selling products but crafting experiences. You will be playing a pivotal role in making Paradox play at that level and becoming an iconic brand. ? Your 6 main missions

Drive Execution & Focus : exceeding planned P&L targets Lead Yearly/Quarterly/Monthly planning and OKRs Turning vision into OKRs, roadmaps, systems Integrate all major functions of the company Play devil's advocate with the CEO and determine when to stay focused
Create a culture of performance, a tempo of urgency, execution & continuous improvement Set a high tempo and hold people accountable Build dashboards, metrics, rituals Address underperformance fast and cleanly
SCALE: Make the company Scalable and turn it into a growth machine (obsession with AI possibilities) Design and improve systems, workflows, tech stack Lead automation, tooling, and AI agent deployment Solve root problems that slow down execution
Talent Density Source, Recruit, Onboard yourself people who stand out Raise the hiring bar across the company Track company-wide sourcing KPIs
Make Paradox cost efficient Forecast requirements and prepare annual budget Cut waste, challenge spending, increase margin Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing
Dig the Data, find patterns, and make changes happen from them Dig into product, marketing, sales, and ops data Find patterns and turn them into actions THE IDEAL CANDIDATE ?

Experience : 3 years in Tier-1 consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.) + 2–3 years in a start-up Or Former founder (even failed) who built team + ops + product + sales — and learned fast Or High-performing Chief of Staff in a tier-1 growing startup Traits : Driven & Hard worker : You get things done, you love to work much beyond 9-5, you have a doer mentality, a bias for outcomes and want to be a beast in your field Strategic thinking, Analytical and system thinker : able to quickly identify and formulate problems, facilitate decision making, simplify complex and chaotic issues into efficient solutions and systems quickly Great At planning and execution : great at taking ideas and effectively initializing plans to make them a reality. Comfort in conflict : you know when to disagree hard, and when to commit fast. Growth over Ego : you are really at ease with receiving regular hard feedbacks, you love to learn, read, study, and you’re able to put your ego on the side ) Digital & AI savvy : you’re able to build AI Agents (if not, demonstrate you are able to learn while applying) Inspired by the field of Edtech, coaching, personal development or training Nice to have : Influence without authority : Catalyst for team cohesion and effective conflict management, you make others want to follow you Love for structure : An obsession with getting the house in order Language French : native English: Fluent English, you can hold a conversation on specific details with English-speaking colleagues. Our chosen language for written communication is English. IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU ????

? You don’t want to play the “bad guy” to bring discipline, accountability, and obsession with Talent Density. This role will require you to challenge people, drive performance, deliver hard truths, and fire. Winning & Execution > popularity. ? You want more “balance” and less intensity in your next role : this is a builder’s phase, not a decompression zone. ?Allergic to execution : This role is not just strategy — it requires hands dirty execution ?You thrive in order, not in chaos. We need someone who creates clarity, not waits for it. ? You understand strategy, but never owned the execution ? You prioritize harmony over performance ? JOIN US IF YOU CRAVE

You will play a crucial role in the development of an Iconic company Currently, our videos have been viewed over 100 million times. 1 - Growth & Ambition ?

? We hire only the best, it’s exhilarating to be surrounded by A-players who strive to perform whilst being in a good mood. You'll be working with some of the best minds. We understand that "A" people attract "A" people. ????? No more bosses, but ongoing conversations to support your professional development. ?? Being part of an ambitious company with a lot of growth opportunities. 2 - Impact & Meaning ? ? Playing a crucial role in the development of a company whose content and products are enjoyed by millions of people ? Waking up in the morning knowing you are making a difference: we receive messages every day from clients who have successfully lost weight, quit smoking, reach a mile stone in their business, built better relationships, and made positive changes in their lives.

But that’s not all, we believe that driven people deserve… 3 - Freedom & Well Being ??? ? A company culture based on autonomy & accountability ? Flexible working hours ? A remote culture from day one with the freedom to work from wherever you want ? Magnificent offices in Dubai, Paris and Lisbon: you’re at home worldwide ?? Standing desks paid by the company, if you live far from our offices ? Macbook: to be the most efficient in your work ? 350€ per year paid by the company to take care of yourself (for your gym, or dance class or whatever make you feel great) ? 150€ per year paid by the company to boost your knowledge (books, education): we are passionate about learning and want to support your growth) ? 1:1 coachings: a Paradox coach supporting you personally or professionally to live your best life ?? Team buildings

those benefits are only for full-time employees HIRING PROCESS ?

That job description resonated with you? Here is your tailor made hiring process ? A 6 to 8 minutes application survey. ?? A 15-30 What’s app call with Chloé, our HR Talent Manager, to assess the fit between the position, the company, and your own career path. ? A 1 hour video-call focused on your career with Chloé to do a deep dive into your career path and your ambition. ? A couple of video-calls with the Executive Team ? A culture-fit video call with Timy, our Culture and Engagement coach to check in depth the alignment between you and our values and culture. ? A Case study you will present to David, our founder & CEO so we can learn more about your vision and understand if we can write the success story together. ? Reference calls to get in-depth insights about how you work in different environments, make your onboarding easier, and give everybody on the team the insurance to be surrounded by A-Players.

?? Welcome aboard! About our hiring process Our recruitment process is tailored to do our best to avoid that you or us realize that we’re not a perfect fit. Every step serves a purpose and will allow us to get to know you better as much as it’ll help you understand more where you’ll be stepping in. We also want you to have time to ask all of your questions regarding the mission, the long-term vision of your team and the company, our values, with the relevant interlocutor in front of you. But maybe YOU WONDER WHAT’S OUR STORY ? ?

At Paradox, we are convinced that people do not want “just a job” anymore. We are all craving to have an impact through our professional journey. Some want to start their own venture, some want to become an intrapreneur in their current organization, some others just want their day-to-day tasks to have more meaning. ? PARADOX HAS ONE GOAL: TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO LIVE THEIR TRUE AMBITIONS. But where do we start? If you have an interest in personal development, you probably already know that: Making things happen is a real struggle when you don’t know what truly inspires you and how to get there ; Available resources are either boring ? or full of crazy unsubstantiated theories ?. It needs to change, and we’re here to make it happen! ?? OUR AMBITION IS TO MAKE SUCCESS THE ONLY POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR OUR CLIENTS (WHATEVER SUCCESS MEANS FOR THEM), BY CRAFTING INNOVATIVE & CAPTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCES. In other words, we want to make personal growth as entertaining as watching Netflix. How, you might be wondering? We travel the world and surround ourselves with top entrepreneurs (Richard Branson - Founder of Virgin, Marc Simoncini - Founder of Meeting, Fred Mazzella - Founder of BlablaCar), world athletes (Tony Parker - Hall of fame NBA Player, Frederick Bousquet - World record in 50m free swimming, Frank Leboeuf - WorldCup Footballer), and artists (Gad Elmaleh - Comedian, Franck Dubosc, Barry Osborne - Producer of Lord of the Rings and Matrix) ?; We reverse engineer their strategies for achieving success and fulfillment and lean on the latest researches about neurosciences ??; We deliver trainings & educational contents around Power Skills (critical thinking, productivity, leadership, public speaking, coaching, stress management, etc.), self-growth and performance, through a balanced set of e-learning programs, events and edutainment videos ?. From one well-known Founder to a team of +40 people today, this approach has paid off and enabled us to exceed 2 million followers on social networks, and to have thousands of people attending our online events and training courses. ? TOGETHER, WE ARE DRIVEN BY ONE DREAM: Helping 100 000 people achieve their dream and display their pictures on what we call the “100 000 dreams wall” ; Giving our clients access to constant personal growth by reinventing their learning experience ; Leverage AI and other technology to provide an outstanding customized experience to millions of people for them to transform their lives. And that’s where you come in. Join the Paradox Revolution !

Dig the Data, find patterns, and make changes happen from them Dig into product, marketing, sales, and ops data Find patterns and turn them into actions THE IDEAL CANDIDATE ?

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