Founder Associate

Lua AI (YC F25); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology startup in the UK is seeking a Co-Founder to lead special projects and optimize processes. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fast-paced environments, exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a generalist mindset. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence high-stakes decisions while preparing for future leadership opportunities within the company. The position is full-time with a focus on Business Development and Sales.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment like startups or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to research, learn quickly, and execute in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and market pilots.
• Optimize internal processes and identify bottlenecks.
• Support cross-functional coordination across teams.
• Run sales experiments and nurture partnerships.
• Conduct deep market research and analysis.
• Manage high-stakes follow-ups and draft communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Communication

Job description

Co-Founder @ Lua AI (YC F25) | Enabling developers to launch enterprise-grade agents reliably at scale

The Role:

• Special Projects: Lead projects that don't have a natural home, from launching a new market pilot to researching and implementing a new feature.
• Operations: Build and optimize internal processes to help the team scale. You will identify bottlenecks and fix them before they become issues.
• Support cross-functional coordination – work across teams to align priorities.
• Growth & BD: Act as a bridge to the market. You'll run sales experiments and help nurture early-stage partnerships.
• Research: Conduct deep-market research and data analysis to provide the founder with the insights needed to make high-stakes decisions.
• Founder Leverage: Manage high-stakes follow-ups, draft external communications, and prep presentations.

Who You Are

• You are unfazed by ambiguity. If you don't know how to do something, you'll research it, learn it, and execute it.
• High Agency – You don't wait for a checklist. You see a gap and you fill it.
• Generalist Mindset – You are equally comfortable diving into a complex spreadsheet, writing a marketing blog post, or talking to customers.
• Low Ego, High Ambition – You are happy to do whatever is required to move the needle.
• Communication – You can distill complex ideas into clear, concise briefs and presentations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g., high-growth startup, top-tier consulting, investment banking, or previous founder experience).
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.

Why Join Us?

• You will have a front-row seat to a high-growth start‑up building the future of human‑agent collaboration.
• This role is designed to be a 12–24 month "tour of duty" that prepares you to take on a leadership role within the company or start your own venture.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development