Founder Associate – Strategy, Fundraising & Operations (Equity-Only | Co-Founder Opportunity)
Job Description
We are a stealth-mode startup, currently in the process of building our MVP and not yet operational. We are looking for a Founder Associate who will work directly with the founder on team building, fundraising preparation, and operations. This is a pure equity-only role at a very early stage. This role is specifically for someone who wants to become a co-founder. It offers a clear and direct opportunity to transition into a co-founder role based on performance, ownership, persistence, and long-term commitment. This opportunity is well suited for someone straight out of college or early in their career who wants real responsibility, ownership, and first-hand experience building a startup from zero. What You’ll Do ● Help identify, screen, and coordinate with potential co-founders and early team members ● Work closely with the founder on fundraising preparation (pitch decks, investor research, outreach planning) ● Support operations and internal structuring as the company takes shape ● Act as a close execution and strategy partner to the founder ● Bring consistency, follow-through, and ownership in an ambiguous, early-stage environment Who This Role Is For ● Someone straight out of college or early in their career ● Someone who explicitly wants to grow into a co-founder role ● No strict experience requirement; mindset and commitment matter more than resume ● Strong interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and company-building ● Comfortable working in a non-operational, MVP-stage startup ● Willing to commit to a salary-free, equity-only role initially What We Care About Most ● Persistence and reliability ● Ownership mindset ● Strong communication and follow-up ● Long-term commitment Compensation & Growth ● Equity only (no cash compensation at this stage) ● Clear opportunity to become a CO-FOUNDER ● Direct exposure to fundraising, hiring, and strategic decision-making Mandatory Note Please apply only if you are comfortable with an equity-only role and are genuinely interested in becoming a co-founder associate