Founders Associate
5 hours ago
Founder's Associate
San Francisco | Hybrid
$80k – $130k + equity
We're hiring a Founder's Associate to work directly with the founders of a fast growing AI operating systems company.
This is a high exposure, execution heavy role for someone early in their career who wants to operate at the centre of a company and learn how a startup is built from the inside. You'll act as a force multiplier for the founders, helping drive priorities forward, bring structure to ambiguity, and ensure things actually get done.
What you'll do
- Act as a right hand to the founders, managing priorities, follow ups, and execution
- Prepare briefs, analyses, decks, and decision support materials
- Drive cross functional initiatives from idea through to execution
- Bring clarity and structure to messy, fast moving problems
- Build simple operational systems that improve how the company runs
What we're looking for
- 1–3 years experience in a high intensity strategy or consulting environment e.g. McKinsey, Bain or BCG
- Trained in structured problem solving, executive communication, and fast paced delivery
- Strong ownership mindset and comfort operating with ambiguity
- High personal standards and a bias toward action
Important context
- This is a demanding role with long hours and high expectations
- Hybrid in San Francisco and works closely with the founders
- Designed for someone who wants steep learning, responsibility, and pace
This role suits someone who has been trained in rigorous problem solving and now wants to apply it in an operating environment rather than advisory work.
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