Founder's Associate (EdTech)

TL;DR

Founder's Associate (EdTech): Shaping and executing strategic priorities across a high-growth education platform with an accent on operational excellence, financial modeling, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on driving high-impact projects, bridging the gap between strategy and execution, and ensuring organizational alignment during rapid scaling.

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

An ambitious, venture-backed EdTech platform on a mission to make world-class education accessible to students globally through innovative technology.

What you will do

• Work closely with the founders to shape and execute core company strategic priorities.
• Lead and support high-impact cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Own critical operational projects including financial modeling, market analysis, and product launches.
• Act as a central connector across departments to ensure efficient information flow and decision-making.
• Develop deep insights through data analysis and structured problem-solving to guide leadership.
• Monitor company objectives and ensure organizational alignment during the scaling phase.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or business management.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is required.
• Strong background in analytically rigorous environments such as consulting or professional services.
• Excellent structured thinking, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Proven ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems and drive them to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence working alongside senior stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful equity package alongside competitive compensation and bonus.
• High-exposure role with direct involvement in strategic decision-making at a fast-moving startup.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with a global reach.
• Purpose-driven work with a clear mission to transform global education accessibility.
• Opportunities for rapid career acceleration within a venture-backed scaling environment.

Hiring process

• Introductory video call with the Chief of Staff.
• Founder-led video interview.
• In-person case study and culture-fit assessment with the founders.