What we're looking for

Join us at ZenML, where we're building the future of AI! We're on the hunt for a highly motivated and talented Founder Associate (m/f/d) to help us take our innovative ideas to the next level.

In this exciting role, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with the founders and be a sparring partner in defining and executing key initiatives. You'll be an integral part of our team, helping to build a strong foundation for ZenML that will enable us to scale sustainably and make a real impact in the world of machine learning.

As a Founder Associate, you'll have an unparalleled level of access to the most important parts, discussions, and decisions of a young start-up. You'll gain a detailed overview of our operations, learn from the best and brightest minds in the industry, and have a real impact on the success of the company.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about entrepreneurship, and who is excited to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and be able to take initiative to drive projects forward.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the next big thing in machine learning. Apply today and join us in revolutionizing MLOps with ZenML!

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include overseeing go-to-market strategy, business operations, finance, and people operations. Work closely with the founders to define and execute key initiatives, build a strong foundation for the company, and help to scale the business sustainably. In particular:

• Building and scaling the company's go-to-market infrastructure, including lead qualification frameworks, outreach pipeline design, and tooling to support sales and growth. This includes owning the systems and automation that connect GTM data across platforms and enable the team to work efficiently.
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures — including internal tooling, automation, and cross-functional workflows — monitoring operational performance and identifying areas for improvement, and managing relationships with key stakeholders including customers, partners, and investors.
• Developing and managing budgets and financial forecasts, managing company financial accounts and reporting, developing and implementing financial strategies to optimize business performance, and monitoring financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to recruitment, onboarding, employee performance evaluations, training programs, benefits, and compensation — including building and owning the end-to-end hiring pipeline from job setup and candidate screening through offer coordination. You will also work to create a positive and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with others.
• Passion for entrepreneurship and a hunger to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, can-do mindset with a strong sense of curiosity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to execute targeted actions in a timely and goal-oriented manner, with a focus on delivering results.
• Highly analytical and comfortable working with numbers.