Founder’s Office Executive

About the Role

The Founders Office is a high-impact leadership role that works closely with the founders on strategy formulation, execution excellence, and business scaling. This role is designed for individuals who can independently own complex business problems, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive outcomes with minimal supervision. The role requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and people management capabilities to translate vision into structured plans and consistent execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Business Planning

Partner with founders on annual and quarterly strategy, OKRs, and operating plans

Conduct detailed market sizing, competitive analysis, and growth opportunity assessments

Develop structured problem statements, strategic frameworks, and decision notes for leadership reviews

2. Execution and Program Management

Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Finance

Drive execution rigor by defining scope, timelines, milestones, and success metrics

Track risks, dependencies, and outcomes while ensuring timely closure of action items

Manage multiple initiatives in parallel and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

3. Data and Analytical Insights

Analyze business KPIs, unit economics, and operational metrics to identify trends and gaps

Apply strong analytical skills to perform root-cause analysis and recommend data-backed solutions

Build and interpret dashboards, models, and reports to support leadership decision-making

4. Stakeholder and People Management

Act as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership teams

Manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

Ensure clarity of communication, alignment on priorities, and accountability across teams

Support junior team members or project teams by providing direction and structured guidance

5. Special and High-Impact Projects

Lead critical initiatives such as new market entry, pricing strategy, partnerships, fundraising support, or process improvements

Take end-to-end ownership of sensitive and time-critical projects assigned by the founders

Required Skills and Qualifications

3 to 8 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, analytics, or high-growth startups.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure complex problems and derive actionable insights

Proven management skills including planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and execution oversight

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High ownership mindset and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments

Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and presentation tools

Preferred Background

Management consulting or strategy roles

Founders Office or Chief of Staff experience

Experience working in fast-scaling startups or growth-stage companies

What This Role Offers

Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership decision-making

High ownership and visibility across strategic initiatives

Steep learning curve with opportunities for accelerated career growth

Potential progression into roles such as Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, or Business Head