Chief Operating Officer

Company Description Toolkit For Founders is a free, curated vendor recommendation platform that helps small and medium business founders connect with trusted service providers. Founded in 2026, the platform focuses on simplifying how founders discover and access solutions for critical business functions. Toolkit For Founders provides affiliate discounts, special offers, and support across areas such as payroll, employer of record, fund administration, SOC 2, online banking, and international hiring. The company is building a network of high-quality providers to help founders run and scale their businesses more efficiently.
Role Description The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the platform runs smoothly and delivers a consistent, high-quality experience for founders and vendors. This contract role is fully remote and responsible for designing and implementing operational processes, setting performance metrics, and managing workflows across core business areas. The COO will collaborate closely with the founding team to refine the business model, optimize vendor onboarding and evaluation, and support strategic partnerships. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial and operational planning, monitoring KPIs, leading cross-functional initiatives, and continuously improving internal systems, tools, and procedures to support sustainable growth.
Qualifications
Strong Business Planning skills, including strategic planning, goal setting, and roadmap development.
Operations Management experience, with a track record of building scalable processes and managing cross-functional execution.
Excellent Analytical Skills for interpreting data, optimizing performance, and making evidence-based decisions.
Hands-on experience in Finance and Budgeting, including forecasting, cost management, and resource allocation.
Proven leadership and people management abilities, with experience working in startup or early-stage environments.
Comfort operating in a remote, digital-first setting with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in platforms, marketplaces, or B2B services is highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Work arrangement
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