Founder's Office

• Location: Hyderabad
• Employment: Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive professional for the Founder’s Office to work closely with the founders and leadership team on strategic initiatives, business operations, cross-functional projects, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate should have 2–3 years of experience in a Founder’s Office, CEO’s Office, or Strategy & Operations role, preferably within the space technology, aerospace, or deep-tech industry. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, coordinating with different teams, and driving projects from planning to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an MBA (mandatory).
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a Founder’s Office, CEO’s Office, Strategy & Operations, Business Operations, or Deep-Tech Operations role.
• Prior experience in a space technology, aerospace, satellite, or related deep-tech company will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of business operations, project management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a dynamic startup environment.
• Strong ownership, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the founders in developing and executing strategic initiatives, business plans, and key organizational priorities.
• Take ownership of high-priority and special projects assigned by the founders, ensuring timely execution, follow-ups, and effective coordination.
• Conduct industry research, competitor analysis, and market studies to provide relevant insights on the space technology, aerospace, and deep-tech ecosystem and emerging opportunities.
• Monitor key business objectives, project milestones, and action items, and provide regular progress updates to the founders and leadership team.
• Assist the founders in preparing presentations, reports, business proposals, management updates, and other materials required for strategic decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between the founders and internal teams to ensure clear communication, alignment of priorities, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Support business development activities, including strategic partnerships, customer engagements, investor-related activities, industry events, and other external initiatives as required.
• Develop, review, and maintain financial models to support business planning, financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in preparing and evaluating business plans, financial projections, and feasibility analyses for new initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Analyse and interpret financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, and Profit & Loss (P&L) Statements, to assess business performance and provide actionable insights to the founders.

Nice-to-Have/Domain Skills

• Exposure to satellite systems, space technology, or aerospace business operations.
• Experience working directly with founders, CXOs, or senior leadership.
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems, fundraising, investor relations, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.