For the ones who learn faster than school can teach.
The Dropout Track
The world’s too short to only do school.
At Everest, we give rare people a home. A space to build. The ones who care about doing things properly, who take pride in craft, who move fast with purpose.
Innovation never changed the world. People did. Every major leap, the printing press, the steam engine, and the internet began with tools. Tools did not shape history. Exceptional humans did. They were curious enough to explore, bold enough to apply, and patient enough to master.
Now we stand at the start of another transformation: the Intelligence Revolution.
Generative AI is here. Agentic AI is arriving. Physical AI is waiting for us. For the first time in human history, intelligence is scaling. Knowledge, creativity, and execution can be automated, accelerated, and personalized at levels that once belonged to science fiction.
Yet while technology exploded, people got comfortable. Most scroll, watch, and complain. They debate instead of building. They wait for someone else to show them how. Many do not know how to make a phone call, send a clear email, or solve problems without instructions.
So ask yourself: Are you a consumer, or a producer? Are you a complainer or a builder? At Everest, we look for the exceptional few who choose the second answer every time. The ones who do not wait for permission to learn. The ones who build, test, and improve faster than any system could teach.
We do not care what people think. We care what we build. We do not measure status. We measure progress. We are here for the long term. We are building the future piece by piece, company by company, system by system.
If that sounds like you, welcome to your warm home.
Why join now
Because we live inside the Intelligence Transition Generative AI is here. Agentic AI is arriving. Physical AI is waiting for us. Those who build with these tools will define the next twenty years.
Because real world experience compounds You learn faster by shipping work than by talking about work. You will write real messages. You will make real calls. You will close real loops. You will see how clarity and action beat polish and posture.
Because Everest gives the rare people a home A space to build with other builders. We are here for the long term. We enjoy the journey. We are patient and ambitious at the same time.
What is The Dropout Track
A proving ground for young builders who learn by doing. You work on real companies inside the Everest group. E-commerce and Agentic Commerce companies globally. Internal tools that power operations. AI systems that multiply output across the team. You will ship work that customers see and teammates use. You will use AI as leverage. You will make mistakes and get better fast. You will learn how companies actually run.
Setup
- Internship or working student. If you feel you want to drop out and are ready for a trial, this is your lane. - Full-time++. We look for people who are naturally on and who keep momentum without being asked. - We prefer people in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Exceptions are possible for exceptional talent. - Solid base compensation. Extreme upside for top performers. - English required. German is a plus. Mandarin is a plus.
How to apply
Show proof of work. Share links to code, content, systems, or experiments.
Add a short note about something you learned the hard way and what it taught you about speed, clarity, or ownership.
Do not tell us who you want to be. Show us who you already are.
Don't apply if you don't get the vibe.
1. Builders only We hire people who build things. Talking is cheap, doing is what counts. You get real ownership from day one, and you earn trust by what you deliver.
2. Speed with care We move fast and think clearly. Progress matters more than polish, but we never sacrifice proper quality. We expect clarity of thought and thinking from first principles.
3. Curiosity over shiny (shitty) titles We don’t care where you studied! We care how (fast) you learn! You figure things out, ask questions, and teach yourself new skills quickly.
4. No ego, no politics We argue to find the truth, not to win. The best ideas win, not the loudest voices. We don’t like people who always think they know better.
5. Flat but strong There are no layers here. Everyone is responsible for their work, from start to finish. Feedback is honest and direct, because that’s how we all improve.
6. Urgency and hunger We do in a day what others do in a week. You’re hungry to win, restless and relentless by nature, and biased to action.
7. Keep pushing If something matters, you follow up until it’s done. You call, you message, you push people (internally and externally). Progress is better than waiting politely. Push!
8. Fix fast When something doesn’t work, we change it quickly, whether it’s an idea, a process, or a person. We use short trials to make sure there’s a good fit.
9. Results first You are not here to be liked or to make friends. We’re here to create real results as a team. Great friendships come from shared lessons and achievements.
10. Mission first We’re building one of the most ambitious AI companies in the real world. We don’t waste time on distractions or comfort zones.
Our group
We play to win. We play to win. We play to win. Win, win, win, win! Therefore, every day we learn! Learn, learn, learn, learn!
We’re building a team with exceptional talent, not just hiring people. Everyone here matters, and how we work together determines our level of success. During the recruitment process, you’ll meet your potential teammates and speak directly with me as the founder. You’ll feel how we think, move, and build: ambitious, fast, and focused on impact. We see failures as lessons and expect everyone to move forward with speed, creativity, and discipline.
Tijs Turkenburg Founder
Fresh out of university, Kathy began at Everest as an executive assistant. Her curiosity and commitment developed into genuine responsibility. At Everest, performance surpasses pedigree, and ownership grows quickly.
Kathy
Operations builder who moved from coordination to end-to-end ownership by delivering results and staying close to the mission.
Why you might not want to work with us.
If you need the map before the mountain
We’re early-stage by design. Priorities shift fast, systems are built in real time, and roles evolve. If you need fixed routines and fully defined processes from day one, this will feel too volatile.
If process is your comfort blanket
We optimize for speed, learning, and results, not bureaucracy. You’ll often act before every edge case is mapped, then iterate based on evidence instead of ceremony.
If 'early-stage' reads as 'lower the bar'
Scrappy is not sloppy. We keep a high standard across product, brand, and execution; we simply focus on what moves the needle rather than polishing for its own sake.
If you want one lane, forever
Work is cross-functional by default: brand meets product, marketing meets engineering, AI touches everything. One hour you’re with a supplier; the next you’re mapping an M&A integration.
If titles matter more than outcomes
Builders lead. The best ideas and execution win, not the highest titles. If you expect a traditional hierarchy to shield you from owning the work, this won’t fit.
If AI doesn’t light you up
AI is the backbone of what we build, not a buzzword. If you’re not curious and hands-on with it, you won’t thrive here.
If candid, fast comms drain you
We move quickly, give constant feedback, and expect open progress sharing. Speed and clarity beat perfection; that cadence must energize you, not exhaust you.
If you want to clock out mentally
This isn’t about working 24/7, but Everest will be a big part of your life, and quick responses matter. Commitment comes from mission, so it often doesn’t feel like 'just work.'
If you’re here for a job, not a mission
We’re here to build one of the greatest companies; coasting isn’t an option. If that aim doesn’t excite you, we’ll both be happier elsewhere.
If you expect rewards before results
Rewards here are earned. Compensation is competitive with upside tied to group performance, and your scope and ownership grow with outcomes. If you're looking for guaranteed raises or titles that are independent of your impact, this may likely disappoint you.
