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