SD Labs—backed by Sports Direct—is centred around solving complex business problems with a team of talented individuals leveraging innovative technologies to reinvent retail. We do this through a series of internal ventures and external investments in some of the best startups tackling the same space. We are seeking like-minded creators, problem-solvers, and doers.

We are currently building a cross functional pod (team) to contribute towards a new open-source commerce platform alongside our portfolio companies (backed by GV, formerly Google Ventures). If this sounds like a good fit for you, drop us a line introducing yourself, your background, and your work.

Our Approach

We believe in empowering individuals and believe personal responsibility is a force multiplier like none other. That means we are looking for team members that have grit, desire, and an overall relentless ambition to execute. Our culture is similar to that of a startup, and we are looking for people who prefer and excel in that environment. That said, we have the privilege of working alongside some of the world’s biggest brands and forward-thinking companies.

Our Positioning

We are positioned at the intersection of corporates—with their deep pockets, existing infrastructure, broad asset base, distribution channels, expansive networks, and preferential terms—and startups—with their free-wheeling, fast-moving greenfield environments characterized by the freedom to define new rules, challenge the status quo, discover new things, iterate quickly, and demonstrate true personal ownership.