Founding Business Operations Lead

David AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Founding Business Operations Lead to drive internal functions and operational strategy. This high-impact role involves collaborating closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to shape the future of audio AI. You'll lead initiatives that fuel business growth, develop go-to-market strategies, and optimize organizational processes. With strong financial backing and a massive market opportunity in Voice AI, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding industry. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship and thrive in dynamic environments, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in business operations or strategic roles at high-growth startups.
• Exceptional communicator with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable discussing high-level technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize internal functions including Finance and Marketing.
• Develop and implement GTM strategies and manage customer relationships.
• Support CEO with investor communications and board meetings.

Skills

Business Operations

Management Consulting

Investment Banking

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Build the Intelligence Behind Audio AI

At David AI, we’re building the intelligence layer powering the next generation of AI. In just seven months, we’ve secured top AI labs and FAANG companies as customers and raised $5M from First Round Capital, Y Combinator, SV Angel, and more.

We’re solving the hardest problems in audio AI, while driving an innovative business model. As our Founding Business Operations Lead, you’ll stand at the center of our business. You’ll partner closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to spearhead all internal functions, define operational strategy, and lead initiatives that fuel our business growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and optimize internal functions including Finance, Legal, Marketing, and general operations.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to set business priorities, lead strategic planning cadences, and drive execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop and implement GTM strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and market evaluation. Build and manage relationships with customer stakeholders to support new and ongoing engagements.
• Support CEO with investor communications, board meetings, and fundraising activities—preparing materials and tracking follow-ups.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to organizational structure, processes, and decision-making.
• Work with the CEO to track revenue, profitability, and key growth drivers; deliver data-backed reporting and insights.
• Own processes for OKR reviews, board meetings, and sprint planning, including agenda setting, facilitation, documentation, and action item tracking.
  
  

Who You Are

• 3–8 years in business operations, management consulting, investment banking, or strategic roles at a high-growth startup.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to prioritize, multitask, and delegate effectively.
• Exceptional communicator, able to present points and arguments clearly and concisely to leadership and stakeholders.
• Comfortable discussing high-level technical concepts and engaging in research, business challenges, and hiring qualifications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make and defend data-backed decisions.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Interested in entrepreneurship; excited to work across multiple functions and partner closely with founders.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; highly adaptable and resourceful in dynamic environments.
• Analytical Tools: Experience with SQL preferred.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Unprecedented growth – exceptionally high revenue earnings in a short span of time.
• Massive market opportunity – our business is at the forefront of Voice AI, which is a rapidly expanding space.
• Elite customer base – we partner with the world’s best AI research labs and mag7 companies.
• High-impact, high-ownership role – shape the future of our company.
• Strong financial backing – $5M in funding from Tier 1 investors, including First Round Capital and Y Combinator.
  
  

Ready to build the future of Audio AI? Apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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