Location: Mumbai Compensation: ₹50,000 – ₹75,000/month (with potential for ESOPs post 3-month probation) Experience: 1–3 years Start Date: Immediate About Us We are building the smartest tools for smoother, faster university tech transfer. As a startup operating at the intersection of innovation, academia, and industry, we tackle messy, high-leverage problems through deep tech, data, and hustle. If you're someone who thrives in ambiguity, values action over perfection, and wants to work directly with the founder across strategy, execution, and special ops — we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do As a member of the Founder’s Office, you’ll wear multiple hats and work across high-priority initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Project Execution: Own and drive special projects end-to-end — from research to execution — with minimal supervision. Coordination: Liaise with external partners, advisors, and internal teams; follow up diligently to ensure outcomes are achieved. Data Ops: Assist in handling structured and unstructured data, running analyses, and preparing presentations or insights for decision-making. Hiring Support: Run hiring pipelines for freelance/functional roles and coordinate with candidates through sourcing, outreach, and scheduling. Meetings & Outreach: Schedule and prep for high-stakes meetings; manage emails and communications with clarity and follow-through. Creative Problem Solving: Find jugaadu, no-frills ways to solve bottlenecks and ship results fast. Tool Stack: Be comfortable using Google Workspace, Notion, Airtable, Slack, LinkedIn, and AI tools like ChatGPT or other productivity hacks. What We’re Looking For A generalist mindset with a bias for getting things done — not afraid to roll up sleeves and figure things out. Strong written and verbal communication in English. Demonstrated tech-savviness — from using dashboards and tools to figuring out new software. High agency, independence, and project management instincts. Quick learner with creative hustle (jugaad) and a startup founder mentality. Interest in startups, tech, university innovation, or IP is a bonus. Perks & Growth Work directly with the founder on high-impact, strategic initiatives. Flexible working style and fast feedback loops. Performance-based ESOP grant after successful 3-month probation. Exposure to startup building, innovation strategy, and international networks. How to Apply Shoot us your resume and a 2-paragraph cover note explaining: Why you’re excited about working in a Founder’s Office role A project or situation where you made something happen against the odds Anything else, interesting you would like to share Show more Show less