Founder's Associate
About The Position
The Founder’s Associate works directly with the CEO. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, execution-oriented generalist who wants exposure to company-building at the earliest stages—spanning strategy, operations, market research, external communications, GTM execution, and fundraising. You will act as a force multiplier for the founder, owning critical projects that shape how SirenOpt grows, sells, and raises capital. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, from high-level strategic planning to hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment. We're looking for someone who has strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn ambiguity into action plans. Experience in strategy, consulting, GTM, operations, investing, or early-stage startups roles is essential.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, advanced manufacturing, startups or venture capital
- Highly proficient using corporate development tools like Excel and PowerPoint to build clear financial models and beautiful slide decks.
- Demonstrated skills and experience with market research, financial modeling and data analysis (Excel/Sheets, slides)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High ownership mindset, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive information
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
- Experience in the semiconductor, battery manufacturing, or advanced materials industries.
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment, ideally at a top tier Series A or Series B-stage company
- Background in operational finance or fractional CFO experience at an early-stage company.
- An MBA or other advanced degree (Finance, Engineering Management, or Operations).
- Multilingual capabilities or experience working across diverse cultural and business environments.
Responsibilities
- Work with VP of Sales & Marketing and CEO to perform market research, ICP definition, and buyer persona development
- Conduct competitive analysis and positioning work to inform sales, pricing, and product strategy
- Support GTM planning across sales motions, vertical prioritization, partnerships, and pilots
- Translate insights into clear recommendations, briefs, and execution plans for sales and product teams
- Support fundraising strategy by preparing materials, analyses, and narratives for investor conversations
- Build, organize, and maintain the company’s investor data room, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and readiness
- Track investor outreach, diligence requests, and follow-ups in coordination with the founder
- Develop supporting analyses for pitch decks, metrics, market opportunity, and traction storytelling
- Own special projects across strategy, operations, and growth as the company evolves
- Create structured updates, memos, and dashboards to support founder decision-making
- Act as a cross-functional connector between product, sales, and leadership
- Support development of SirenOpt’s external narrative, including positioning, messaging, and key talking points
- Assist with marketing content such as website copy, pitch materials, thought leadership, and announcements
- Coordinate external communications related to fundraising, partnerships, and product launches
- Ensure consistency across investor, customer, and public-facing materials
Benefits
- Equity and Salary compensation depends on experience
- Health, Dental, Vision plans provided
- 401k matching provided
- Time off: 20 days of PTO per year, plus approximately 15 paid US holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
