Founder's Office Associate

ABOUT
Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.
We are looking for a highly driven and versatile individual to work closely with the Founder(s) on strategic, operational, and execution-focused initiatives. This role offers a front-row seat to building and scaling a company, with exposure across functions including strategy, operations, product, growth, and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Initiatives
Work with the Founder(s) to identify, prioritize, and execute key business initiatives
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business planning
Support decision-making through data analysis and structured problem-solving
2. Execution & Operations
Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional projects
Track key metrics, OKRs, and business performance
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
3. Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with internal teams (product, marketing, sales, operations) to ensure alignment
Assist in managing external stakeholders including partners, investors, and vendors
4. Founder Leverage
Act as a force multiplier for the Founder(s) by handling high-priority tasks
Prepare presentations, reports, and communication for internal and external use
Support fundraising, partnerships, and special projects as needed
5. Problem Solving & Ad-hoc Projects
Take ownership of ambiguous, high-impact problems
Quickly learn new domains and execute with minimal supervision
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field (MBA is a plus but not mandatory)
1–5 years of experience in consulting, startups, investment banking, or similar fast-paced environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
High ownership, attention to detail, and execution bias
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and a fast-changing environment
Preferred Traits
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong curiosity to learn
Structured thinking and ability to break down complex problems
Comfort with data and tools (Excel, SQL, dashboards, etc.)
Prior startup experience or exposure to 0→1 environments

Work arrangement
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