Founder's Associate

Specter; Pomezia; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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A data tech startup in Italy is seeking a Founder’s Associate who will work closely with the founders on strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience in VC or startups, who is digitally savvy and enjoys problem-solving. The position offers the chance to influence operations across multiple functions and shape the company's growth. Responsibilities include managing community engagement, supporting hiring processes, and improving internal workflows.

Competenze

• 1–2 years of experience in VC, high-growth startup, consulting, or analytics.
• Comfortable with modern SaaS tools and learning new software quickly.
• Flexible generalist across community, product, operations, and GTM projects.

Mansioni

• Partner with founders on strategic projects across GTM, product, and operations.
• Drive community efforts and manage investor/client engagement.
• Own general operations, documentation, and internal coordination.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Digital fluency

Flexibility in roles

Strumenti

Modern SaaS tools

Analytics platforms

CRM systems

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About the job

Transforming Private Markets with Data

At Specter, we exist to replace lagging data with living signals.

When we were on the investing side, every “breaking news” alert was already stale. By the time a funding round or press release hit our desks, the field was crowded, the deal was priced, and the real opportunity was gone.

We started Specter because private markets deserve a live feed, not a rear-view mirror. Our platform tracks the leading indicators — the subtle signals in companies, people, and investors — that hint at tomorrow’s breakout before anyone writes the headline.

Today, over 300 top VC and PE firms rely on Specter daily to spot the first hints of momentum, win allocations earlier, and move with insight instead of inertia.

Why Join Us

We're at an exciting stage in our journey - established enough to offer stability, yet small enough that your contributions will have significant impact. Here's what you can expect when joining our team:

1. An environment where you have a real impact. Small team with lots of autonomy and few approval meetings. We dislike people management and the overhead required to manage large teams: we will build a huge product with a tiny team.
2. Work that matters. We are rebuilding the data infrastructure for the Private Market. If we succeed, our platform will become integral to the entire tech ecosystem.
3. Strong teammates. Every person we hire is according to someone on our team. You'll collaborate with such skilled and talented colleagues that your own growth and improvement will naturally accelerate.

Our Values

• Do Work that Inspires Others — You can’t inspire anyone by doing an “okay” job. Quality is a must‑have, and we push limits because raising the bar is what sets great work apart.
• Give a sh*t — We care deeply about what we do, and it shows. We take ownership, obsess over details, and follow through because the people we build for matter.
• Ship. Ship. Ship. — Speed is key. We act with urgency, make decisions fast, aim for v0 (not v1), and ship early and often.
• Default to Action — We’re all makers, and makers don’t wait. When we see a problem, we take initiative, find a way around it, and get it done. No problem is too small.

We don’t offer

• Predictability. We are a startup. We learn as we go and adapt. We have plans and roadmaps, but accept that they will change as we learn new things. We’re not in love with our ideas—“strong opinions, loosely held”.
• Peace and Quiet. The flip side of being in a position where you have real impact. In a small team, people depend on you. Work will not be a predictable 9-to-5.

Work Environment

• Office: We have an office in London, and the founders work from there.
• If you're in London, we prefer in-person collaboration. Our team is based in Soho.
• If you're not in London, we offer fully remote roles for team members in Europe or SEA.
• Work Style: We're not a traditional 9-to-5 company. We value results over hours logged, but expect a high level of commitment.

The Role 🎯

We’re hiring a Founder’s Associate to work directly with our founders across the most important parts of the business. This is not a generic ops role — it’s a high-exposure, high-impact position for someone who wants to learn how a fast-growing startup is built from the inside.

We’re looking for someone with 1–2 years of experience in venture capital or a fast-growing startup, who is digitally savvy, naturally curious, and comfortable diving into tools, workflows, and technical products. You’ll help us move faster, keep the company running smoothly, and elevate how we operate internally and externally.

If you love variety, ownership, tools, and building structure in chaos — this is the role.

What You’ll Be Doing 🚀

• Partner directly with the founders on strategic projects across GTM, product, research, and operations.
• Drive our community efforts — supporting events, managing investor/client engagement, nurturing relationships, and helping build a thriving user ecosystem.
• Own general operations — scheduling, documentation, process upkeep, internal coordination, and removing blockers across the organisation.
• Work across product & technical workflows — dive into new tools, test new features, understand how things fit together, and support cross-team execution.
• Support hiring & team building — coordinate interviews, source talent, and help maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Solve problems proactively — when something doesn’t work, you’re the first to diagnose it and the fastest to fix it.

Who You Are 🧩

• 1–2 years of experience in VC, a high-growth startup, consulting, or an analytical/operational field.
• Digitally fluent — comfortable with modern SaaS tools, analytics platforms, CRM systems, workflow automation, and learning new software quickly.
• Curious about technical products — not an engineer, but someone who loves understanding how products work and how data flows.
• A flexible generalist — happy switching between community, product, operations, and GTM projects.
• High-agency operator — proactive, resourceful, and able to take a vague problem and drive it to completion.
• Strong communicator — clear writing, structured thinking, and able to interface with teams, clients, and partners confidently.
• Detail-oriented and organised — you keep processes tight, documentation clean, and priorities aligned.

Why This Role Matters ⭐

As our Founder’s Associate, you’re not just supporting operations — you’re amplifying the founders’ bandwidth and shaping the way Specter runs. You’ll influence decisions across product, sales, community, operations, research, and hiring.

This role gives you:

• Daily exposure to founders and strategic decision‑making
• Ownership across multiple functions
• Real influence on how a startup scales
• A path into GTM, operations, product, or chief‑of‑staff‑style leadership roles

You’ll be at the centre of Specter — helping build the infrastructure shaping the future of private markets.

How to Apply 📩

Send your CV and a short note on why you want to join Specter to [e-mail].

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Requirements added by the job poster

• Working in an onsite setting