Founders Associate
# Founders Associate
## About EstiloFlow Vantage
EstiloFlow Vantage is an AI-powered venture capital due diligence platform transforming how investors analyze opportunities. Our forensic intelligence technology combines multi-agent swarms and sophisticated scoring algorithms to provide comprehensive investment analysis across:
- Enterprise Sales Intelligence
- Insurance Fraud Detection
- Academic Research Verification
- Real Estate Analysis
- Corporate M&A
- Government Grants
- Journalism Fact-Checking
- HR Recruiting
- Crypto/Web3 Analysis
- Healthcare/MedTech
- Nonprofit Impact
**Our Vision**: To become the world's most advanced forensic VC reasoning engine, moving from ephemeral document processing to a self-learning agentic system.
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## The Role
We're looking for a **Founders Associate** to work directly with the founding team, providing high-level support across operations, strategy, and execution. You'll be a key right-hand to the founders, helping to scale the company while gaining intimate exposure to venture building at the highest level.
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## What You'll Do
### Founder Support
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
### Operational Excellence
- Support execution of strategic initiatives across departments
- Help implement and refine operational workflows
- Track key metrics and prepare performance reports
- Assist with client escalation and special projects
- Conduct research & update social media
### Strategic Contributions
- Participate in strategy discussions and planning sessions
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis
- Assist with fundraising activities and investor relations
- Help prepare board materials and investor updates
### Special Projects
- Lead cross-functional initiatives as assigned
- Support M&A activities and partnership discussions
- Assist with talent acquisition and team building
- Handle ad-hoc projects requiring founder-level attention
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## What We're Looking For
### Experience & Skills
- **2-5 years** in high-performance environments (consulting, investment banking, startup operations, or similar)
- Experience supporting C-level executives or founders
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
### Core Competencies
- **Strategic Thinker**: Ability to grasp complex business concepts quickly
- **Executor**: Gets things done with minimal supervision
- **Discreet**: Handles confidential information appropriately
- **Versatile**: Comfortable switching between different types of work
- **Proactive**: Anticipates needs before they arise
### Personal Attributes
- **Founder-Minded**: Thinks like an owner, not just an employee
- **Learner**: Rapidly acquires new knowledge and skills
- **Communicator**: Excellent written and verbal communication
- **Professional**: Represents the company well in all interactions
- **Adaptable**: Thrives in fast-changing startup environment
### Nice to Have
- Familiarity with venture capital or private equity
- Experience with AI/ML or technology companies
- Financial modeling or valuation experience
- Exposure to due diligence processes
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## Compensation Structure
- **Revenue Share & No base Salary**: Percentage of revenue from projects you directly support
- **Performance Bonuses**: Quarterly bonuses tied to company and individual performance
### Equity & Ownership
- **Equity Stake**: Meaningful ownership stake (smaller than co-founder roles)
- **Vesting Schedule**: 24-month cliff with monthly vesting thereafter
### Company Philosophy
- **Performance Alignment**: Compensation tied to measurable outcomes
- **Skin in the Game**: Equity stake ensures long-term commitment
- **Growth Opportunity**: Clear path to increased responsibility
## How to Apply
### Step 1: Initial Contact
Send a LinkedIn connection request with a brief note explaining:
1. Your background supporting executives or in high-performance environments
2. Your interest in working directly with founders
3. Why you're excited about EstiloFlow Vantage's mission
### Step 2: Conversation
We'll discuss:
- Your experience and how it aligns with this role
- Your understanding of founder support requirements
- Our current operational needs and challenges
### Step 3: Deep Dive
A follow-up covering:
- Detailed compensation and equity structure
- Specific expectations and metrics for success
- Growth opportunities and career path
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## Questions?
**Tag us**: #Hiring #FoundersAssociate #Startup #FounderSupport #VentureCapital
*EstiloFlow Vantage is an equal opportunity employer.*