As a Founder's Associate, you will support the CEO with operations and strategic initiatives, lead projects, and enhance company culture.
A multi-faceted position partnering closely with the visionary Founder/CEO, Varun Bhanot, to drive strategic growth initiatives and craft the public narrative. If you want to become a Founder or work in a senior role within a startup in future, this is the role for you!
You’ll split your time between core business/team/office operations and taking a lead on strategic initiatives - on behalf of the CEO.
Works perfectly for you if you have:
- Generalist mindset & strong entrepreneurial mindset already strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—ready to dive into any area and OWN the project - requiring little input or support from others in the team.
- AI Native - able to set up and build systems using AI tools to drive efficiency and get stuff done!
- Prior experience: 2-3 years in startups, consulting, VC, or C-suite support role
- Exceptional communication: written, verbal, and presentation skills essential for cross-functional stakeholder management within the company.
- Cultural Champion - Understand what it takes to build a high-performing, and highly engaged internal company culture and be the proactive facilitator of it!
Requirements⚙️ Key Responsibilities
- Assist the CEO with critical matters, offloading work and proactively spotting gaps to ease the workflow.
- Setting up systems and operations to streamline and own across PR, Investor Relations, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Admin and HR.
- Assist with Press requests and Public Relations/Media.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and data-driven insights when needed.
- Lead high-impact projects end-to-end—coordinating cross-functional teams within the company.
- Serve as a point person for stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers.
- Manage and Promote our internal company and office culture.
- Extrapolating Data and Analytics when necessary requiring little input from others to assist decision making.
- Support the CEO/Founder at external events and PR where necessary - helping with some diary commitments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Share Options in the company
- Our legendary PUNCH culture & values!
- An impact from day one. Our business is scaling by the day. You'll work on ambitious projects, and your contribution will significantly impact the success of MAGIC AI now and in the future.
- Weekly Lunch Club in Office
- Weekly Run Club in Office
- Unlimited Barista coffee (and tea)
- Unlimited Holiday (self-directed time off)
- Free MAGIC AI Mirror (full bundle set!)
- Flexible Home/Hybrid Working from our London HQ (At least 2 days WFH per week)
- Mental Health Wellbeing support
- Our legendary PUNCH culture & values
- Hardware budget for brand new Macbook or other.
- Professional learning & development budget.
- Regular awesome socials.
Top Skills
Ai Tools
Data Analysis
MAGIC AI London, England Office
115 Coventry Road, Pillbox Studios, London, United Kingdom, E2 6GG
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