Founder Associate

As Founder Associate, you sit in the founders' office and work directly with the founders and Chief of Staff to shape and execute the initiatives that drive Prior Labs' growth. You get real ownership of business functions, with broad exposure across the company, from strategy to execution.

What you'll do

• Own the inbound pipeline end to end, qualify and route leads automatically
• Remove manual steps: better scoring, smarter routing, more automation
• Build pipeline reporting the founders and sales team actually use
• Automate call prep with briefings and own decks, case studies, and demo assets
• Pick the most annoying recurring workflow each month and automate it
• Build agents and automations across the stack: HRIS, CRM, Notion, Slack
• Help open new offices and own onboarding end to end
• Run the operational side of hiring: scheduling, candidate communication, interview logistics

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of experience in consulting, venture capital, start-ups or similar roles
• An AI-first way of working: you try new tools the moment they come out and know where they save time
• High agency: you ship a v1 quickly, iterate, and don't wait for a brief to figure out what needs doing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution
• Structured and reliable: when you own something, it's handled
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Experience working in or with early-stage startups
• Built automations, agents, or internal tools that people actually used
• Background in machine learning, data science, or related technical fields
• Familiarity with open source, foundation models, or data science ecosystems

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 30 days paid vacation plus public holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, transportation, and fitness
• Real ownership from day one with a manager who has time for you
• AI-first way of working with tooling and budget to match