Founder's Associate & Growth Strategist

The Other; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TheOther is seeking a Founder's Associate based in Austin, TX, to work directly with the CEO as a force multiplier across fundraising, operations, marketing, product and strategy. You will own projects end to end, move fast with incomplete information, and help build a consumer brand from the inside.

You will support the founder across operations, marketing, product, and strategic initiatives, acting as a generalist problem-solver and trusted partner.

Qualifications

• Operational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in business, marketing, or brand development.
• Strong writing that is sharp, concise and persuasive.
• 3–5 years in banking, consulting, venture, a high-growth startup, or a CPG brand.
• Experience in beverage, food, or consumer brands, especially retail or grocery launches.
• Exposure to fundraising or investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and investor relations
• Build investor materials: decks, memos, financial models and the data room
• Own the burn rate and use-of-funds models and keep them current
• Run analysis on pricing, margins, channel economics and new markets
• Turn rough ideas into clear, decision-ready documents for launch and go-to-market
• Coordinate the New York launch of TheOther Energy across production, logistics, retail accounts and events
• Support grocery and retail entry, including buyer submissions and in-store demo programs
• Manage partners and vendors: co-packers, agencies, designers and event producers
• Run special projects that don’t yet have an owner, then hand them off when ready
• Help recruit and onboard the next wave of the team
• Keep the company’s priorities, deadlines and open loops organized

Skills

Operations

Project management

Brand development

Writing

Outcomes ownership

Direct-to-consumer

Customer experience

Communication

Job description

TheOther is seeking a Founder's Associate based in Austin, TX, to work directly with the CEO as a force multiplier across fundraising, operations, marketing, product and strategy. You will own projects end to end, move fast with incomplete information, and help build a consumer brand from the inside.

You will support the founder across operations, marketing, product, and strategic initiatives, acting as a generalist problem-solver and trusted partner.