Founder's Associate
Option 1 Staffing Services, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, United States
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, late-stage startup seeking a highly motivated, high-agency individual to work directly with the CEO as a true right-hand partner. This is not a traditional administrative role—this is an opportunity to step into a dynamic, multi-faceted position that blends executive support, operations, office leadership, and recruiting.
You’ll be embedded in a small, collaborative environment, working closely with the CEO and a tight-knit team of engineers. The ideal candidate is energized by building, thrives in ambiguity, and is excited to take ownership of both strategic and day-to-day initiatives.
What You’ll Do Executive Partnership (~25%)
Act as a thought partner to the CEO, helping prioritize, organize, and drive execution
Manage and optimize the CEO’s time with a focus on impact, not just scheduling
Anticipate needs, remove friction, and ensure follow-through on key initiatives
Operations (~35%)
Work alongside the CEO on operational projects, vendor coordination, and problem-solving
Help bring structure to unstructured situations and keep priorities moving forward
Support cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment across the team
Own the day-to-day operations of the office, including logistics, vendors, and supplies
Create a positive, organized, and engaging in-office experience for the team
Ensure the environment reflects a high-performing, collaborative culture
Assist with sourcing candidates and coordinating interviews
Partner with leadership to support hiring efforts and team growth
Help create a seamless and positive candidate experience
What We’re Looking For
High agency mindset
— you take ownership and run with things
Highly organized
— able to manage multiple priorities without dropping details
Resourceful and fast-moving
— you figure things out with minimal direction
Strong communicator
— clear, concise, and reliable
Adaptable
— comfortable working in a founder-led environment with ambiguity
Team-oriented
— excited to contribute to a growing, mission-driven company
What This Role Is Not
Not a traditional Executive Assistant role focused solely on calendar/email management
Not a task-based role where you wait for direction
Not limited in scope—this is a build, own, and impact position
Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to gain direct exposure to company leadership, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and play a key role in building and scaling a growing organization. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to connect.
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You’ll be embedded in a small, collaborative environment, working closely with the CEO and a tight-knit team of engineers. The ideal candidate is energized by building, thrives in ambiguity, and is excited to take ownership of both strategic and day-to-day initiatives.
What You’ll Do Executive Partnership (~25%)
Act as a thought partner to the CEO, helping prioritize, organize, and drive execution
Manage and optimize the CEO’s time with a focus on impact, not just scheduling
Anticipate needs, remove friction, and ensure follow-through on key initiatives
Operations (~35%)
Work alongside the CEO on operational projects, vendor coordination, and problem-solving
Help bring structure to unstructured situations and keep priorities moving forward
Support cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment across the team
Own the day-to-day operations of the office, including logistics, vendors, and supplies
Create a positive, organized, and engaging in-office experience for the team
Ensure the environment reflects a high-performing, collaborative culture
Assist with sourcing candidates and coordinating interviews
Partner with leadership to support hiring efforts and team growth
Help create a seamless and positive candidate experience
What We’re Looking For
High agency mindset
— you take ownership and run with things
Highly organized
— able to manage multiple priorities without dropping details
Resourceful and fast-moving
— you figure things out with minimal direction
Strong communicator
— clear, concise, and reliable
Adaptable
— comfortable working in a founder-led environment with ambiguity
Team-oriented
— excited to contribute to a growing, mission-driven company
What This Role Is Not
Not a traditional Executive Assistant role focused solely on calendar/email management
Not a task-based role where you wait for direction
Not limited in scope—this is a build, own, and impact position
Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to gain direct exposure to company leadership, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and play a key role in building and scaling a growing organization. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to connect.
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