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About the Role

The Founders Associate acts as the co-founders’ right hand, serving as a force multiplier. This role involves absorbing the company's full context and taking ownership of critical tasks across various functions like fundraising, go-to-market, operations, and hiring, allowing founders to focus on strategic priorities. The position requires strong judgment and ownership, with the opportunity to influence the company's direction and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

Take on whatever most needs an owner and see it through.
Manage hiring pushes.
Prepare investor materials and handle diligence.
Build and maintain the operational backbone of a fast-growing team.
Own areas where you are strongest and lead them.
Travel to represent the company at events.
Be flexible on location to support the founders.

Requirements

Outstanding communication skills: clear writing and speaking, ability to connect with people, and earn trust quickly.
Exceptional judgment and drive: ability to identify priorities, take ownership, and execute.
Bias for speed: ability to close loops proactively.
Generalist mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, constant context-switching, and lack of a defined playbook.
Sufficient technical fluency: basic understanding of databases and fluency with current AI tools.
Globally mobile: ability to travel and be present where founders need you.
Curiosity about cybersecurity space.

Skills

Communication
Judgment
Ownership
Speed
Generalist
Ambiguity tolerance
Context-switching
Technical fluency
AI tools
Databases
Travel
Flexibility

Location

Europe
US

Work Type

Remote-first
In-person (quarterly)
Travel required

Experience Level

Early employee
Potential for leadership roles (Chief of Staff, Operations, GTM)

Benefits

Front-row seat at a fast-moving, well-backed startup.
Total visibility across the company.
Direct line to founders and investors.
Meaningful equity.

About the Company

Cloud security company building the enforcement layer for the age of AI.
Founded in Berlin in 2026.
Backed by seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and domain experts.
Has a working platform and initial customers and partners.