Founders' Associate / Executive Assistant (Operations & Strategy)
Core
Founders' Associate providing executive support and operational strategy for four founders in an early-stage European defence-tech company building autonomous aerial robotics and counter-drone systems.
Role type
Founders' Associate (Executive Assistant & Operations)
Builds
Autonomous robotic systems (aerial robotics, counter-drone systems) for real-world operational environments
Domain
Defence technology / Robotics / Autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Calendar and travel management, process design and documentation, operating rhythm management (OKRs, reporting), cross-functional project ownership, board and investor deck preparation, strategic execution
Preferred skills
Deep-tech or defense exposure, fundraising support, recruiting or people-ops, building operating systems and SOPs from scratch
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage founders' calendars, travel, meetings, and inbox; Design and run team processes and systems; Run leadership meetings and OKR cadence; Drive cross-functional projects (fundraising, hiring, operations); Prepare board decks and investor updates
Seniority
Mid-level (3–6 years experience)