EQL Tech (sales & engineering talent)
Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff
EQL Tech (sales & engineering talent), Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff
We're hiring a Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff to work directly with our Founder & CEO and their teams across multiple ventures operating across education, recruiting, AI, talent development and workforce innovation, including Equal Teaching, EQL Edtech and Equal Education Partners.
This is a role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments, thinks like a founder, and wants an accelerated path to leadership or future entrepreneurship. You'll contribute across strategy, operations, systems, relationships, content, and execution – from day one.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Execution
Drive execution on cross‑company initiatives
Build systems, workflows, SOPs and automations
Identify patterns, bottlenecks and opportunities to improve operations
Client, Partner & Investor Engagement
Help to manage high‑value relationships
Draft proposals, memos, contracts, decks and materials
Support global client and partner communication
Brand, Content & Communication
Manage and triage high volumes of correspondence
Draft and refine content for LinkedIn, newsletters and events
Build websites, pages and MVPs using AI & no‑code tools (working with Marketing colleagues)
Maintain brand consistency across multiple ventures (working with Marketing colleagues)
Events & External Representation
Coordinate presence at key conferences (BETT, SXSW, ASU+GSV, etc.)
Prepare materials, logistics and communications
Represent the Founder & CEO, the MD and the company in meetings
Business Operations
Support invoicing, payroll coordination, vendor management
Help run efficient operations across systems and teams
Improve and implement SOPs across the organisation
Founder Enablement
Prioritise, triage and manage workflow
Operate across WhatsApp, Slack, email, Asana, voice notes etc. with ease
Remove blockers and help keep the Founder & CEO and MD focused on what matters most
Why This Role Is Different
Work directly with the Founder across multiple ventures
High ownership from day one
Accelerated exposure to leadership, strategy & global networks
Learn how to build AI‑enabled organisations
Craft a career path toward future founder, chief of staff or senior operator roles
Gain active mentorship & guidance from experienced colleagues and build an enviable network across regions and sectors
Operate across the UK, US and Europe
Requirements
Ambitious, curious, optimistic and grounded
Operate with founder‑level ownership, pace and resilience
Have demonstrated excellence academically and/or professionally
Strong writing and communication skills
High organisation, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Care deeply about impact, social mobility and the future of work
Comfortable with senior stakeholders as well as frontline staff
Enjoy building: systems, relationships, processes, prototypes
Excited by AI, automation, talent development and modern education
Thrive in environments with high autonomy and high expectations
How To Apply
CV or LinkedIn
3‑5 sentences on why this role
Examples of writing, projects, or automations
(Optional) 90‑second Loom intro
Benefits
Core Compensation & Support
Competitive salary (benchmarking against founder's office / CoS roles depending on experience & location)
Additional performance‑based pay
Pension / 401(k) contributions (depending on jurisdiction)
Employer‑covered equipment (laptop, accessories, workspace setup)
Phone allowance / mobile reimbursement
Technology + AI tools budget
Professional Growth & Career Acceleration
Direct mentorship from the Founder/CEO
Exposure to leadership across multiple ventures (education, AI, talent, workforce)
Dedicated annual learning & development budget (books, courses, conferences)
Attendance at major global events
Opportunity to sit in on strategic calls with investors, founders, government leaders
Clear career progression path (FA/Chief of Staff → Director/Head of a team → future founder)
Opportunities to lead cross‑company special projects
Access to advisory boards, investor networks, and partner organisations
Work‑Life Flexibility & Autonomy
Hybrid / flexible working in Cardiff (Wales), London or Austin
Flexible hours focused on high performance, not time logged
Ability to travel for events, client visits, and international expansion
High‑trust environment with autonomy from day one
Perks, Culture & Mission‑Aligned Extras
Work directly at the centre of impactful ventures in education, AI, talent & social mobility
Small, high‑trust, low‑politics environment
Opportunity to shape systems, processes and culture across multiple teams
Access to co‑working spaces or our own offices (Austin, London, Cardiff, etc.)
Opportunities to collaborate with world‑class operators, educators, founders and policymakers
A role where your work rapidly becomes visible and meaningful
Long‑Term Alignment
Structured pathway to progression for the right candidate
Opportunity to take ownership of strategic units or spin‑out initiatives
Become part of the Founder's trusted team working across multiple ventures
Long‑term support in your own founder journey if you choose to build something
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This is a role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments, thinks like a founder, and wants an accelerated path to leadership or future entrepreneurship. You'll contribute across strategy, operations, systems, relationships, content, and execution – from day one.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Execution
Drive execution on cross‑company initiatives
Build systems, workflows, SOPs and automations
Identify patterns, bottlenecks and opportunities to improve operations
Client, Partner & Investor Engagement
Help to manage high‑value relationships
Draft proposals, memos, contracts, decks and materials
Support global client and partner communication
Brand, Content & Communication
Manage and triage high volumes of correspondence
Draft and refine content for LinkedIn, newsletters and events
Build websites, pages and MVPs using AI & no‑code tools (working with Marketing colleagues)
Maintain brand consistency across multiple ventures (working with Marketing colleagues)
Events & External Representation
Coordinate presence at key conferences (BETT, SXSW, ASU+GSV, etc.)
Prepare materials, logistics and communications
Represent the Founder & CEO, the MD and the company in meetings
Business Operations
Support invoicing, payroll coordination, vendor management
Help run efficient operations across systems and teams
Improve and implement SOPs across the organisation
Founder Enablement
Prioritise, triage and manage workflow
Operate across WhatsApp, Slack, email, Asana, voice notes etc. with ease
Remove blockers and help keep the Founder & CEO and MD focused on what matters most
Why This Role Is Different
Work directly with the Founder across multiple ventures
High ownership from day one
Accelerated exposure to leadership, strategy & global networks
Learn how to build AI‑enabled organisations
Craft a career path toward future founder, chief of staff or senior operator roles
Gain active mentorship & guidance from experienced colleagues and build an enviable network across regions and sectors
Operate across the UK, US and Europe
Requirements
Ambitious, curious, optimistic and grounded
Operate with founder‑level ownership, pace and resilience
Have demonstrated excellence academically and/or professionally
Strong writing and communication skills
High organisation, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Care deeply about impact, social mobility and the future of work
Comfortable with senior stakeholders as well as frontline staff
Enjoy building: systems, relationships, processes, prototypes
Excited by AI, automation, talent development and modern education
Thrive in environments with high autonomy and high expectations
How To Apply
CV or LinkedIn
3‑5 sentences on why this role
Examples of writing, projects, or automations
(Optional) 90‑second Loom intro
Benefits
Core Compensation & Support
Competitive salary (benchmarking against founder's office / CoS roles depending on experience & location)
Additional performance‑based pay
Pension / 401(k) contributions (depending on jurisdiction)
Employer‑covered equipment (laptop, accessories, workspace setup)
Phone allowance / mobile reimbursement
Technology + AI tools budget
Professional Growth & Career Acceleration
Direct mentorship from the Founder/CEO
Exposure to leadership across multiple ventures (education, AI, talent, workforce)
Dedicated annual learning & development budget (books, courses, conferences)
Attendance at major global events
Opportunity to sit in on strategic calls with investors, founders, government leaders
Clear career progression path (FA/Chief of Staff → Director/Head of a team → future founder)
Opportunities to lead cross‑company special projects
Access to advisory boards, investor networks, and partner organisations
Work‑Life Flexibility & Autonomy
Hybrid / flexible working in Cardiff (Wales), London or Austin
Flexible hours focused on high performance, not time logged
Ability to travel for events, client visits, and international expansion
High‑trust environment with autonomy from day one
Perks, Culture & Mission‑Aligned Extras
Work directly at the centre of impactful ventures in education, AI, talent & social mobility
Small, high‑trust, low‑politics environment
Opportunity to shape systems, processes and culture across multiple teams
Access to co‑working spaces or our own offices (Austin, London, Cardiff, etc.)
Opportunities to collaborate with world‑class operators, educators, founders and policymakers
A role where your work rapidly becomes visible and meaningful
Long‑Term Alignment
Structured pathway to progression for the right candidate
Opportunity to take ownership of strategic units or spin‑out initiatives
Become part of the Founder's trusted team working across multiple ventures
Long‑term support in your own founder journey if you choose to build something
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