Founder Associate – Growth, Operations

Role Overview

• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meetings across multiple time zones
• Oversee inbox management, prioritisation, and drafting responses
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and detailed itineraries
• Prepare meeting briefs, notes, and follow-ups
• Track tasks, actions, and ensure consistent follow-through
• Act as a reliable organisational point of support for the founders
• Research partnerships, sponsorships, and market opportunities (GCC-focused)
• Support outreach to partners, media, and event organisers
• Assist with proposals and commercial opportunities
• Coordinate speaking engagements and external appearances
• Contribute to initiatives that support brand and business growth

Requirements

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities with consistency and reliability
• Comfortable handling administrative responsibilities to a high standard
• Commercially curious, with an interest in partnerships and business growth
• Adaptable and confident working in a founder-led environment
• Preferred experience supporting founders, executives, or senior leadership
• Experience working in startups or high-growth environments
• Familiarity with GCC markets or international expansion (a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work directly with founders in a high-growth, international business
• Gain exposure across operations, strategy, and business development
• High ownership from day one with real impact on business performance
• Clear pathway to grow into commercial and partnership-focused roles