Founder's Associate — Operations, Research & Execution (Remote, EST Hours)

About the Role I'm a founder running multiple ventures and I need a high-agency associate who operates as my right hand. This is not a task-following role, I need someone who takes loosely defined objectives, figures out the path, executes, and comes back with results or a clear recommendation for my final call. You'll support both business operations and personal logistics. The goal is for me to be able to explain what I need, sometimes without even being at a screen, and trust that you'll research, communicate, organize, and deliver. What You'll Actually Do (Example) Business: I say "I need to finalize a 3PL provider." You research options based on my requirements, reach out, handle the email back-and-forth to gather pricing/terms, schedule calls with the top 2–3, and present a clear comparison for my final decision. What I'm Looking For - High agency: You don't wait to be told every step. You figure it out, flag blockers, and keep moving. - Exceptional research: You go from a vague brief to a structured shortlist with clear reasoning. - Strong written communication: Your emails, summaries, and recommendations are concise, clear, and professional. - Extreme organization: Multiple workstreams, no dropped balls, no missed deadlines. - Adaptability: E-commerce, SaaS, general ops, personal tasks. You learn fast and context-switch easily. - Tech-forward: You actively use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to work faster and smarter. You think in systems, not just tasks. - Discretion: You'll have access to business communications and sensitive information. - 3+ years in a high-trust support role for a founder or executive. - Comfortable working EST hours with 5+ hours of real-time daily overlap. Tools Google Workspace, Asana (or similar PM tools), Slack, Loom, Shopify (basic navigation). Comfort with AI/Automation tools is a strong plus. To Apply Answer the screening questions with real examples. Generic or copy-paste responses will be filtered out.