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Join the Core of Innovation as a Founder’s Associate at Founders Forum Group and Propel the Tech Ecosystem Forward
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Founders Forum Group, along with Founders Factory and firstminute capital, are at the forefront of innovation in the tech industry. By supporting startups, facilitating high-impact events, and pioneering new ventures, this group is shaping the future of technology. As a part of this collaborative and dynamic environment, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions and contribute directly to the success of emerging and established tech entities.
- Role Summary:
- Provide comprehensive support to Brent Hoberman across multiple entities within the group.
- Assist in research, analysis, and preparation of briefing notes for key engagements.
- Support event management, including curation of guest lists and management of VIP invitations and RSVPs.
- Optimize operational processes and assist with internal and external communications.
- Create compelling copy for various platforms, from social media to policy notes.
- Manage relationships and maintain a CRM database across the group's companies.
- Participate in strategic meetings, offering insights and contributing to decision-making.
- Help launch new ventures, providing support in various aspects, including pitch decks and financial modeling.
- Role Requirements:
- Proven intellect and work ethic, with relevant experience in startups, VC funds, big tech, or advisory services.
- A deep passion for and understanding of the tech ecosystem and startups.
- High emotional intelligence, proactive mindset, and the ability to forge strong relationships at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Capability to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
- Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave plus additional discretionary leave.
- Health insurance through AXA, with options to add dependents.
- Life Insurance and mental health support through AIG Smart Health.
- Employee Assistance Program and competitive pension provision.
- Perkbox membership and a learning and development allowance.
- Transport benefits, including a cycle to work scheme.
- Weekly lunches, office snacks, regular team drinks, and team activities.
- Access to an expansive network within the tech ecosystem.
As a Founder’s Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Brent Hoberman across Founders Forum Group, Founders Factory, and firstminute capital. You will work closely with his Chief of Staff Rosie to juggle responsibilities across the ecosystem, quickly becoming responsible for a wide range of tasks, from preparing briefing notes and curating small events; to contributing to high-level strategic decisions and launching new ventures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and Analysis: Support preparing briefing notes and speaker notes for engagements.
- Event Management: Support the Founders Forum events team in curating guest lists, sending VIP invitations and managing RSVPs.
- Operations: Streamline operational processes across the group and provide support on internal and external communications.
- Copywriting: Support writing copy, whether for social media posts, marketing communications, editorial pieces, policy notes or pitch decks.
- Relationship Management: Coordinate introductions and manage CRM across companies within the group.
- Strategic Thinking: Join Brent and Rosie in meetings, offering insights and influencing decision-making.
- Venture Development: Assist in launching new ventures and providing support as needed (from pitch decks to financial models, wherever support is needed).
About the Role:
This is a highly cross-functional role at the heart of the tech ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to business-critical projects. You will report to Rosie, Brent's Chief of Staff, and work closely with his executive assistant.
If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the tech industry, this might be the role for you!
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- Smart & hard-working (whether demonstrated through academics or career), which might include experience working at a start-up, in a VC fund, in big tech or in professional / advisory services
- Deep passion for and understanding of the tech ecosystem & start-ups
- Exceptional EQ, a "can-do" attitude (no task is too big nor too small), and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong interpersonal skills & written communication
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including early & late-stage founders, corporate CEOs, government officials, and early-stage investors
Benefits
- We offer a range of flexible, discretionary benefits to our team. These currently include:
- 25 days contractual annual leave
- Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Years Day
- AXA Health insurance, with the option to add dependents
- Life Insurance
- AIG Smart Health access including online GP access and mental health support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive pension provision
- Perkbox membership with generous monthly allocation of points for day to day purchases
- Learning and development annual allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lunch 1x/week, office snacks, and regular team drinks
- Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
- Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem
