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Founders Associate at well-funded AI research startup

Jack & Jill · San Francisco, CA · Yesterday
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

The job title is not explicitly stated here, but based on the context, it appears to be a "Founders Associate" position.

About the role

You will serve as the primary strategic partner to the founder of a leading AI research firm. This high-impact role involves driving cross-functional operations, managing board-level initiatives, and scaling internal infrastructure. Ideal for high-agency individuals with backgrounds in top-tier consulting or finance seeking an intense, hands-on apprenticeship at a rapidly growing technology startup.

Location

San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable

Direct mentorship from an experienced founder while tackling high-stakes strategic projects.
Backed by elite venture capital firms and operating at the cutting edge of generative technology.
An accelerated career path that compresses several years of operational experience into a single year.

What You Will Do

  • Lead critical operational workstreams including talent strategy, data architecture, and internal systems development.
  • Support executive decision-making through complex financial modeling and strategic analysis for board-level priorities.
  • Act as a versatile problem-solver to unblock technical and business teams during rapid growth phases.

The ideal candidate

  • Possesses 0-4 years of experience in high-performance environments like elite consulting, private equity, or hyper-growth tech.
  • Demonstrates exceptional intellectual curiosity and the ability to structure solutions for ambiguous, complex problems.
  • Maintains a relentless work ethic and high agency mindset, thriving in fast-paced and often unstructured settings.

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