Founder's Associate

About Happyrobot

HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. See a demo

Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages…

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We’re thrilled to share that with our $44M Series B, HappyRobot has now raised a total of $62M — backed by leading investors who believe in our mission and vision for the future.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a high-potential Founder’s Associate to work directly with our founders. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career operator with a consulting background who wants maximum exposure to how a high-growth startup is built from the inside.

This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm who is hungry to move fast, take ownership, and operate at the center of the company.

You’ll act as a force multiplier — helping coordinate across teams, managing priorities, improving operational rigor, and making day-to-day ops significantly more effective. Over time, the scope will naturally grow into broader strategy and operations initiatives across the business.

What You’ll Do

Founder Support & Execution

Act as a right hand to the co-founder, helping manage priorities, context switching, and follow-ups

Coordinate with Executive Assistants and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution

Prepare briefs, documents, decks, and analyses ahead of meetings and decisions

Track action items and ensure high-velocity execution across teams

Strategy & Operations

Support strategic initiatives (market analysis, new projects, internal processes, special initiatives)

Help drive cross-functional projects from idea to execution

Build simple but effective systems to improve internal operations

Work closely with the Founding Office / Strategy & Ops team on ad-hoc high-impact problems

Communication & Coordination

Interface with internal leaders and external partners

Bring clarity and structure to ambiguous situations

Ensure information flows smoothly between teams

What We’re Looking For

1–3 years of experience at a top management consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent)

Based in San Francisco (or willing to relocate) and excited about in-person work

Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

High ownership mentality — you see problems and fix them without being asked

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving fast

Low ego, high hunger, and genuinely excited about startups and early-stage companies

Nice to Have

Experience working closely with senior executives or founders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Prior exposure to startups, tech, or high-growth environments

Why This Role Matters

This is not a traditional “assistant” role. It’s a launchpad position designed for someone who wants to:

Learn directly from a founder on a daily basis

Gain deep exposure to company-level decision making

Grow into larger ownership within Strategy, Ops, or other leadership paths over time

You’ll be part of the Founding Office, with visibility across the company and the chance to make an outsized impact very early in your career.

Why join us?

Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.

Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for eight figure ARR.

Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.

Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.

Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.

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