Founder's Office Associate

Elementsenergies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementsenergies is seeking a Founder's Office Associate in Chennai to work directly with the founders and leadership across strategy, operations, technology, sustainability, architecture, and special projects.

In this high‑responsibility role you will represent the founders in meetings, drive critical initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and prepare reports, proposals, and analyses to propel growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist founders in strategic planning and execution
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects
• Represent founders during meetings, client interactions, and stakeholder engagements
• Prepare reports, presentations, proposals, and business analyses
• Track key organizational initiatives and ensure timely execution
• Support fundraising, partnerships, government programs, and startup ecosystem engagements
• Coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence
• Drive special projects from concept to execution

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in relevant fields

Job description

Role Overview

The Founder's Office Associate will work directly with the founders and leadership team across multiple business verticals including strategy, operations, business development, technology, sustainability, architecture, and special projects.

This is a high-responsibility role designed for individuals who aspire to become future business leaders, entrepreneurs, or startup operators.The candidate will often represent the founders in meetings and drive critical initiatives independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist founders in strategic planning and execution
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects
• Represent founders during meetings, client interactions, and stakeholder engagements
• Prepare reports, presentations, proposals, and business analyses
• Track key organizational initiatives and ensure timely execution
• Support fundraising, partnerships, government programs, and startup ecosystem engagements
• Coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence
• Drive special projects from concept to execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Energy, Engineering, Management, Architecture, Economics, Finance, or related disciplines
• 0–5 years of experience in consulting, startups, operations, project management, or business strategy
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in startups, consulting firms, or founder-led organizations
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy, technology, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from founders and leadership
• Exposure to company strategy, operations, technology, business development, and fundraising
• Opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives from day one
• Fast-track career growth with significant ownership and responsibility