Founder’s Associate – Strategic Projects & Growth

Overview

As Founder’s Associate, you will translate loosely defined ideas into commercially viable projects, coordinating execution from scope to launch. You’ll work closely with a founder and a small team to source resources, drive momentum, and turn ideas into market-ready offerings. You’ll manage multiple ventures, applying AI, automation, and digital platforms to create scalable, value-driven solutions. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in an entrepreneurial, high-autonomy environment.

Responsibilities

• Turn new business ideas into actionable execution plans
• Manage multiple projects from scope to launch
• Research markets, technologies, suppliers, and partners
• Assess opportunities and determine optimal routes forward
• Source and manage suppliers, consultants, and specialists
• Leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to build scalable solutions
• Improve processes and ways of working across the business
• Manage scope, priorities, risks, costs, and commercial outcomes
• Solve problems independently and maintain project momentum
• Report progress to the founder and wider team

Key requirements

• Highly organized, commercially minded problem-solver
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently across priorities
• Understanding of customers, revenue, and business viability
• Effective stakeholder communication and ability to engage external expertise
• Technologically curious with practical understanding of digital systems, AI, and automation
• Comfort with CRM integrations, APIs, and automation

• commercial curiosity
• resourcefulness
• proactive initiative
• CRM integrations
• APIs
• automation

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