Founder Associate

Jaipur Robotics; Lugano; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jaipur Robotics in Lugano, Switzerland is seeking a hands-on Founder Associate to work closely with the founders across operations, HR, investor relations, and administration. You will own key processes, coordinate schedules, manage stakeholder communications, and help scale the company as it grows.

This role requires exceptional organization, discretion, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced startup environment. Fluency in English and German/Italian is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Act as central contact between shareholders, investors, the board, founders and employees.
• Coordinate communication and information flow among stakeholders.
• Support board and shareholder meetings: invites, agendas, documentation, follow-ups.
• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support founders' operations.
• Coordinate hiring process: postings, shortlisting, interviews, onboarding.
• Maintain calendars and organize internal/external meetings and events.
• Act as a communication bridge between management and employees.

Jobbeschreibung

Founder Associate

Office (CET working hours) - Full-time

Who we are

At Jaipur Robotics, we build AI systems that turn visual and sensor data into automation, efficiency, and operational intelligence for the waste industry. We are a fast-growing, VC-backed clean-tech startup based in Switzerland, working with leading operators across Europe and expanding our team as we deploy our technology in real-world industrial environments.

What we offer

We’re hiring a Founder Associate to work closely with the founders and support the company across operations, administration, investors, shareholders, and HR.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things organized, and making sure the company runs smoothly behind the scenes. You will act as a key interface between the founders, employees, investors, shareholders, clients, and external partners.

You will have broad exposure to the company and will work directly with the founders on both day-to-day operations and strategic topics.

• Work directly with the founders and management team
• Take ownership of key administrative and operational processes
• Act as a point of contact between employees, founders, shareholders, and investors
• Support the company’s hiring and HR activities
• Organize client visits, business trips, meetings, and company events
• Gain broad exposure to a fast-growing AI and robotics scale-up

Key Responsibilities

Shareholders & Investor Management

• Act as a central point of contact between shareholders, investors, the board, founders, and employees
• Coordinate communication and information flow between different stakeholders
• Support the preparation and organization of board meetings and shareholder meetings
• Coordinate meeting invitations, agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Maintain and organize relevant investor and shareholder information
• Support the founders with investor updates, reporting, and communication
• Ensure that requests and action items from investors and the board are properly tracked and followed up
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion

Founder & Office Operations

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support the founders with operational activities
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings
• Organize meeting rooms, agendas, logistics, and follow-ups
• Coordinate client and investor visits to Jaipur Robotics and project sites
• Support the organization of company events, workshops, and team activities
• Maintain calendars and ensure that important meetings, deadlines, and commitments are properly coordinated
• Take ownership of ad-hoc operational tasks and make sure they are followed through to completion

HR & Recruitment

• Coordinate job postings and candidate applications
• Review incoming applications and shortlist candidates based on defined requirements
• Conduct first-round interviews with candidates
• Coordinate technical and final interviews with the relevant team members
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Coordinate offers, onboarding activities, and administrative steps for new employees
• Support the founders and team leads in identifying and hiring high-quality talent
• Help develop and improve HR processes as the company grows

Internal Operations & Communication

• Act as a communication bridge between management and employees
• Ensure important information is communicated clearly across the organization
• Coordinate internal meetings and follow up on action items
• Maintain organizational documentation and administrative processes
• Support the founders with presentations, reports, documents, and other company materials
• Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively find ways to improve how the company operates

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Professional proficiency in English and German/Italian
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients, investors, employees, and external partners
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can change quickly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong proficiency with modern productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Notion, or similar
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, including founders, investors, shareholders, and board members

Nice to Have

• Previous experience as a Founder Associate, Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, or Chief of Staff
• Experience in recruiting and HR
• Experience working with VC-backed startups or scale-ups
• Experience coordinating investor or board activities
• Experience working in an international environment
• German or another European language
• Interest in AI, robotics, clean-tech, or industrial technology