Founder Associate

Lascade; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lascade is seeking a highly motivated Founder Associate to work directly with the Founder on high-impact projects that shape the future of the company. You will engage across product, growth, business, AI, and strategy, researching new ideas, markets, and partnerships while supporting launches and operational improvement.

The role offers exposure to a global technology startup environment, with ownership of projects from research to execution, and opportunities to contribute to major initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent research and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and communication capabilities.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Comfortable working across Product, Growth, Engineering, and Business functions.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Founder on strategic projects and company initiatives.
• Research new business opportunities, products, technologies and markets.
• Analyze competitors, industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate new software ideas and prepare business cases.
• Research APIs, tools, AI platforms and potential partnerships.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across Product, Growth, Engineering and Business teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting notes and action plans.
• Track company priorities and push key initiatives forward.
• Assist in product launches, business expansion and special projects.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of projects from research through execution.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Cross-functional collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Lascade is looking for a highly motivated Founder Associate to work directly with the Founder on high-impact projects that shape the future of the company.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, learning quickly, researching new ideas, and working across product, growth, business, AI, and strategy.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be researching a new product idea, and the next day you could be evaluating a new market, preparing a business proposal, coordinating a product launch, or exploring the latest AI technologies.

If you’re curious, ambitious, and excited about building a global technology company, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with the Founder on strategic projects and company initiatives.
• Research new business opportunities, products, technologies, and markets.
• Analyze competitors, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate new software ideas and prepare business cases.
• Research APIs, tools, AI platforms, and potential partnerships.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across Product, Growth, Engineering, and Business teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting notes, and action plans.
• Track company priorities and ensure key initiatives move forward.
• Assist in product launches, business expansion, and special projects.
• Help identify process improvements and opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of projects from research through execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent research and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Comfortable working across different business functions.
• Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for technology and innovation.

Nice to Have

• Startup experience or entrepreneurial background.
• Experience in Product, Marketing, Business Development, Consulting, or Strategy.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools and productivity software.
• Interest in global technology trends and digital products.