Glorified version of  CEO’s “errand boy” = founder’s office

To some extent it’s true, but that’s not all

Founder’s Office

Product Manager

I have been part of a Founder’s office for 8 months now, recently quit to focus back entirely on my own startup

Guys, I would like to explore the Founder’s Office community over here, and hence the post. So, if you are someone who is currently working with a startup at the Founder’s Office, or if you have pr...

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Guys, I would like to explore the Founder’s Office community over here, and hence the post. So, if you are someone who is currently working with a startup at the Founder’s Office, or if you have previously worked in a same kind of role do comment and let’s try to get to know the different BAUs a FO folk does.

Connect: Founder’s Office folks!

Connect: Founder’s Office folks!- Grapevine

Hi, 
Currently working with a big 4 consulting firm (1 year experience) wanting to switch to a startup (preferably: founder’s office, strategy or growth roles) for a varied pre-mba experience, and a younger/vibrant work setup
What skills do I need and what advice would you give me?

Founder’s Office Roles

Analyst

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Hello everyone,

Saw quite some people doing AMAs on this platform from VCs to Engineers, but nobody from Founder's Office roles.

Knowing that this role is somewhat new in the job market, not many people still know a lot about it. Shoot your questions, would answer them to the best of my capacity.

Background: Worked in the FO role for 2 FMCG brands, before joining a Fintech where I am working right now. Graduated from BIT, Mesra in 2021, but started working alongside my graduation coz of COVID.

AMA - Working in Founder's Office from past 3 years.

Hello there!

Is anyone on here familiar with the requirements and expectations from people in Founder's Office roles? I'm trying to pivot to a role in Strategy and Partnerships within a FO and would like to pick your brains about what I should expect/ prepare for.

Seeking advice from people in Founder's Office roles

The role seems to be rewarding monetarily compared to other starting roles. Was this an existing role with a new name to attract more?
Anybody from the Founder’s Office to say what your daily work looks like?

What’s Founder’s Office about?

Product analyst

what's founders office or chief of staff role? what to these guys do. I generally see that they are from mbb club.

someone please explain...

Software Engineer

Are the Lead - Founder's Office/Chief of Strategy roles worth it for someone with 9y experience in Business Operations? What can be suitable exit options here?

Founder's Office - Worth it for Experienced folks?

Sales Leader

How to get in the founder office role? Which skills do they look in candidate ?
How should I apply to such roles?

Founder office

Junior Analyst

Can you guys help with the range of salaries and which companies are hiring for Founders office roles
YoE: 3 years of corporate experience, 9 months of trying my hands at entrepreneurship. 
What will be a good salary for someone like me in the current environment? 
What are similar folks making?

Current founders office roles hiring and salaries on offer

Growth Manager

Hey All

I graduated in 2021 out of DU and parallely converted my internship with a preseries A fintech startup for a full-time role, pay was less that what I would've got in campus placements, but I prioritised steep learning curve or a 15k per month salary difference.

After spending 15 months reporting directly to the ceo in a 150 member team, I resigned. Initially the pace was enjoyable, later on it became toxic.

Moved to Bangalore and joined another start-up, didn't take a huge hike since I just wanted to start somewhere. After working here for 7 months, now I have much for focussed idea on what my strengths are and I'm working with experienced folks (avg 8+ years). I'm a 22 year old working in the founding team of pretty good product startup (funded by Kunal and bunch of other angels).

Currently I'm at 6LPA, and would reach a 12LPA in thr next 3-4 months subject to fundraise, what I would like an opinion on is if after completing an year and we don't raise a round, do I stay? Or do I go back home and prepare for Gmat or CAT, then do aan expensive MBA by taking a loan? Or do I find another startup asking for a 12LPA? or do I try for a established company role in program management or partnerships or something?

I don't have any family money or business to fall back on, but fortunately I didn't take a loan for my education yet, and my parents would be okay to give me another 2 more years to figure things out.

Would appreciate help from anyone who've been in a similar journey or just any piece of advice.

Thanks!

Started off career in startups

Program Manager

Working in the Founder's Office of a FinTech startup presently. I have an admit from ISB for next year (Co'25).

I want to get into a Chief of Staff role at growth stage startup eventually, and with 3-4 additional years of experience, I should be able to do so.

Wondering whether ISB can fast track my path, and considering if it's a good investment financially. 

Views folks?

MBA Decision

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Hey everyone, I was currently interning in Growth at a fintech YC startup. I want to switch roles to founder’s office intern or PM intern. Any leads would be great. 

About me: 
I am in my 8th Sem of B.Tech from a tier 2 college. I have built a startup from college, incorporated the entity, got in incubated by Microsoft and took it to shark tank Indian season 2 finals. But we couldn’t raise funds. 

Thanks, any help would be really appreciated.

Looking for founder’s office roles

Growth And Strategy

Interviewing for a founder's office role in a mid-stage startup. What is the kind of work people do in the founder's office role. It would be great if anyone can share their experiences :)

Details around founder's office role

Consultant

To all people who have switched from conventional corporate careers like consulting, banking etc. to a founder's office role

How has your experience been?
What worked/ didn't work?
What do you think is a long term play here?
What should one consider before switching?

Do mention the stage and industry. TIA!

Your founder's office role experience

Business Analyst

What is the ballpark compensation range for the role of the founder's/ceo's office in seed and series afunded startup?

Founders office role compensation

What are the typical Founders office / EIR role CTC ( Cash + ESOPs) offered to someone with 3-4 years of experience. Pls mention company name as well. Let's make this thread a informative source for salaries in FO roles

Founders Office CTC

Hey folks! A lot of people have been asking me on LinkedIn about how to get into strategy / founders' office roles. I'm in that role but I had never 'tried-tried' for it so I'm also not aware of the landscape really.

Would love to hear from other folks here who are in this role to get a better idea of what you do at your orgs! What does your day to day work look like? What was your prior experience? How did you get into this role? etc.

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