Founder's Associate – Operations
Core
Own the operational core of a fast-growing AI startup, managing systems, processes, and relationships across people ops, finance-adjacent admin, legal coordination, and investor relations.
Role type
Early-career Founder's Associate (Operations)
Builds
Operational infrastructure and support systems for a startup
Domain
AI / Fintech / Startup Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Google Suite proficiency, end-to-end people ops execution, cap table administration, expense control, document management, security compliance, stakeholder liaison, crisis management
Preferred skills
HR/ops platform experience (Rippling, Carta, SeedLegals, Brex, DocuSign), UK/US equity scheme knowledge, startup environment experience, investor relations exposure
Responsibilities
Manage onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, and systems access; Administer workspaces and platforms; Support investor relations and cap table management; Manage UK EMI and US ISO equity schemes; Work with Finance on expense control and SaaS spend; Handle official documents via DocuSign; Partner on platform security and GDPR compliance; Liaise with legal counsel; Act as first responder for system outages and urgent matters; Plan company events and logistics
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC
