Founder's Office Associate

Elementsenergies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementsenergies seeks a Founder's Office Associate to work closely with the founders and leadership across multiple verticals, from strategy to fundraising. The role is designed for ambitious individuals aiming to become future business leaders or startup operators.

You will often represent the founders in meetings and drive critical initiatives with independence. Ideal candidates bring strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing

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.

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 skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Energy degree

Engineering degree

Management degree

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