Your mission
Calling Innovation & Venture Building professionals—join our talent pool to be the first to receive notifications on new freelance or longer-term opportunities in our new Dubai office!
What does oneUp do?
oneUp partners with the world’s most ambitious companies to turn significant global disruptions into opportunities. We embrace change and empower our clients to grow through innovation. Our expertise in venture building is backed by an iterative process focused on running experiments and making data-driven decisions.
With a core team in Amsterdam, we’re expanding into the Middle East and have recently opened an office in Dubai—we’re in the early stages and looking for top talent to help us grow.
Your profile
What kind of profiles are we looking for?
Being a Venture Builder at oneUp means a unique blend of strategic leadership and practical execution, perfect for someone who enjoys navigating the complexities of venture creation and likes to get their hands dirty.
✅ Relevant experience: between 6+ years in a relevant role. You have worked in a Venture Builder, Product Manager, Innovation Consultant, or Strategic Designer role. Agency or consultancy experience is preferred.
????Strong expertise in lean startup and design-thinking, with a track record of developing solutions with tangible impact and strategic fit.
????You are used to taking the lead on projects and making sure you "wow" the client.
????Extensive stakeholder management, project management, and presentation skills.
????Nice to have: experience with innovation coaching in big corporates.
????Location: Dubai is ideal, but we’re open to candidates across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
We’re preparing for growth and we want to connect with the best talent before we start actively hiring. Whether you’re looking for a freelance or internal role, let us know your preference in your application.
About us
We are oneUp, a business model innovation agency specialising in helping corporates turn the world’s significant
disruptions into opportunities.
We believe this kind of work requires a certain type of person: a true entrepreneur who is driven by learning and making an impact. At oneUp, we pride ourselves on these qualities and seek like-minded people to join us.