Startup Co-Founder

24 hours ago

New York, United States Toolkit For Founders Remote Full-time
Company Description Toolkit For Founders is a free, curated vendor recommendation platform founded in 2026 that helps small and medium business founders discover and connect with relevant service providers. The platform focuses on simplifying complex operational needs by offering trusted options across payroll, employer of record, fund administration, SOC 2, online banking, and international hiring. Toolkit For Founders provides affiliate discounts, special offers, and ongoing support to help founders optimize costs and streamline workflows. The company is building a founder-centric ecosystem that emphasizes transparency, practical guidance, and time-saving tools for growing businesses. Role Description As a Startup Co-Founder at Toolkit For Founders, you will work full time and remotely to shape the company’s strategy, operations, and growth. Day-to-day responsibilities include refining the product vision, validating founder needs, and prioritizing features that improve the vendor discovery and recommendation experience. You will lead or support activities such as market research, relationship-building with service providers, negotiation of affiliate partnerships, and development of scalable processes. The role also involves setting and tracking key metrics, overseeing budget and resource allocation, and collaborating on marketing, content, and community initiatives that attract and retain founders. You will partner closely with other founders to make decisions, manage risk, and build a sustainable, mission-driven business. Qualifications
• Strategic and operational

skills:
ability to define product vision, develop go-to-market strategies, and design repeatable processes for a growing startup.
• Business development and partnership

skills:
experience building relationships, negotiating agreements, and managing vendor or partner ecosystems.
• Product and customer-focused

skills:
proficiency in user research, customer interviews, and translating founder pain points into clear product requirements.
• Financial and analytical

skills:
comfort with budgeting, basic financial modeling, and using data to inform decisions and measure performance.
• Communication and collaboration

skills:
strong written and verbal communication, facilitation skills, and ability to work effectively with distributed teams.
• Startup resilience and leadership: demonstrated ownership mindset, willingness to work in ambiguity, and capacity to make informed trade-offs under constraints.
• Helpful

experience:
prior involvement in early-stage startups, small or medium business operations, or domains such as HR, payroll, compliance, or fintech.
• Educational background: relevant experience is valued over formal education; a degree in business, economics, technology, or a related field can be beneficial.