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Founders Associate

130k – 180kSan Francisco, CABusiness OperationsOnsite3+ YOE
Summary

Generalist role reporting to founders, owning high-impact cross-functional projects across sales, CS, product, engineering, and hiring while handling admin and operations.

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Partner with the founders as a force multiplier, freeing up their bandwidth wherever it matters most.
  • Own high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from start to finish, always focused on the company's top priorities.
  • Streamline and improve operations across many business functions: sales, customer success, product, engineering, hiring, and more.
  • Take on the urgent, undefined problems that don't yet have an owner, and turn founder priorities into shipped outcomes.
  • Take over admin and logistics, keeping the company's day-to-day running smoothly behind the scenes.
  • Own coordination, communications, and follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks, and anticipate what's needed before it's asked.

You Might Be a Good Fit If You Have

  • 3+ years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, or a fast-growing startup, and are hungry for growth and learning.
  • A track record of owning ambiguous projects independently and getting them done, juggling many priorities at once without dropping anything.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. You catch the things others miss and nothing slips.
  • A scrappy, resourceful approach. You figure things out, move fast, and thrive in ambiguity.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, and a clear, proactive communication style. You flag issues early and don't wait to be asked.
  • Trustworthiness and discretion. You'll have access to sensitive information and operate close to the founders.
  • No ego about the work it takes to win. No task is too small or too far beneath you, and none is too ambitious to take on.

Why Join Us?

  • Platinum health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Unmatched career growth opportunity as an early hire
  • Make a tangible difference in the lives of clinicians and patients
  • Work on a mission that matters, backed by AI innovation and top-tier investors
Skills
Project ManagementOperationsCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to Detail
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