Founder’s Office Associate

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Founder’s Office Associate to work directly with our founder/CEO in a high-impact, high-visibility role. This position is crucial to our company's success as you'll be working closely with our key decision-maker for the entire workday - attending meetings, managing priorities, and ensuring optimal productivity. The right candidate will ideally offer support and make our founder 2x more efficient or significantly impact overall performance. We're looking for someone who can handle the full spectrum of executive support while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

Work Environment & Basics

● Fast-paced, dynamic work environment

● Direct reporting to founder/CEO

● Collaborative, high-energy team culture

● Primarily on‑site in Hyderabad; core hours align with founder’s schedule

Key Responsibilities

1. Task & Priority Management:

● Work with the founder to manage and prioritize a complex task list of 200+ items

● Plan and structure the founder's day and redirect focus to high-impact activities

● Prepare daily schedules the evening before to maximize productivity

2. Executive Support:

● Attend all meetings and provide real-time support

● Manage complex calendar scheduling and coordination

● Handle all travel arrangements and logistics

● Plan the founder’s entire day, including meals and outings

● Own and enforce the founder’s personal discipline and routine through daily stand‑ups, consistent start times, meal breaks, and recovery time

● Coordinate with HR/Admin wherever required to ensure availability of office amenities and planning of team events

● Manage vendor relationships and basic procurement

3. Operational Excellence:

● Implement and maintain structured routines and processes

● Handle administrative tasks that free up founder's time for strategic work

● Manage communications and follow-ups with clients, investors, etc. as directed

● Fulfil any tasks independently depending upon your capability

What We're Looking For

1. Essential Qualifications:

● 2-6 years of experience

● Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills

● Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

● Proficiency with calendar management

● Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

● Fluency in English language (proficiency in Telugu is considered a bonus)

● Familiarity with productivity tools such as Notion, Slack and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) are preferred

2. Critical Personal Qualities:

● Hardworking and dedicated - we operate at a very high intensity and you must be able to keep up

● Highly disciplined - you'll help establish and enforce structured routines

● Smart and fast learning - ability to keep up with founder’s ventures into broad, complex topics

● Adaptable and resilient - comfortable with dynamic, changing priorities

● Proactive mindset - anticipate needs rather than just respond to requests

3. Ideal Candidate Profile:

● Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments

● Enjoys variety and managing multiple complex workstreams

● Takes pride in enabling others' success through excellent support

● Comfortable with both strategic planning and detailed execution

● Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness

What We Offer

● Highly competitive salary: ₹70,000 - ₹90,000 per month (higher band negotiable for exceptional candidates)

● Opportunity to work directly with leadership in a high-growth company

● Direct influence on company productivity and success

● Exposure to all aspects of business operations and resulting professional development opportunities

● Opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up

● High visibility and recognition for your contributions

Setting Clear Expectations

This role involves significant administrative and coordination responsibilities. While highly valued and well-compensated, daily tasks include scheduling, task management, travel booking, and operational coordination. We want candidates who find satisfaction in excellence in these areas rather than seeking primarily strategic or creative work.