Founding Business Operations
About The Position
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup building a new category of consumer social technology at the intersection of AI and human connection. Their vision is to create a fundamentally new type of digital experience—one that moves beyond traditional assistants toward something more dynamic, social, and interactive. Backed by leading investors and operating with a small, high-caliber team, the company is in an intense build phase, focused on rapid iteration, product innovation, and foundational company-building. This is a rare opportunity to join as an early operator and work directly alongside the founding team to help shape the trajectory of the business.
Requirements
- 2–6 years of experience in consulting (e.g., MBB), venture capital, or high-growth startups
- Proven track record of owning and delivering complex, high-impact projects end-to-end
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience in recruiting, operations, business strategy, or similar cross-functional roles
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
- High level of resourcefulness, ownership, and ability to operate independently
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-intensity environments
- Based in (or willing to relocate to) San Francisco and work in-office full-time
Nice To Haves
- Experience in early-stage startups or founding team environments
- Exposure to hiring, recruiting processes, or talent operations
- Background in consumer technology, AI, or social platforms
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, or high-performance environments (e.g., athletics, entrepreneurship)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Interest in company-building and long-term operational leadership
Responsibilities
- Own and execute mission-critical projects across recruiting, operations, and strategic initiatives
- Build and scale foundational operational systems and processes as the company grows
- Lead recruiting efforts end-to-end, including sourcing, coordination, interviewing, and process design
- Act as a key external representative of the company with candidates, partners, and investors
- Partner closely with the CEO to identify and solve high-priority business challenges
- Manage multiple high-impact priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Support company-building efforts across hiring, culture, operations, and internal infrastructure
- Learn new domains quickly and execute across a wide range of business functions
- Take ownership of ambiguous problems and drive them through to completion with minimal guidance
Benefits
- Significant early-stage equity with strong upside potential
- Opportunity to work directly with founders and leadership team
- High ownership role with broad exposure across the business
- Fast-paced, high-impact environment with strong learning and growth opportunities
- Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
