Founders Associate

Founders Associate Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY) Compensation: $100K-$150K base + top of market equity About Virio Virio is building the next-generation B2B GTM stack. Backed by investors and operators from LinkedIn, YouTube, HubSpot, Rippling, and Google, we help the fastest-growing B2B companies go to market through executive-led content that drives revenue. We are now looking for an Founders Associate to support our founders and executive team as we scale. What You'll Do Own the founders' calendars, inboxes, and communications - triaging, drafting, and following up on their behalf Run meeting logistics end to end - agendas, briefings, and follow-ups for internal and external calls Support the sales process - coordinating outreach, follow-ups, and client communications Handle travel, event, and off-site logistics Manage office operations - keeping the workspace stocked, organized, and running smoothly Own cross-functional task tracking and keep internal projects moving Build systems that eliminate recurring friction and reduce founder overhead What Makes You a Great Fit 1-3 years of EO experience - You've held an Founders Associate or closely related role and know what it takes to support high-output leaders effectively Startup experience - You've worked in fast-moving, early-stage environments where context switches constantly and priorities shift overnight Exec support background - You've supported a founder, C-suite executive, or senior leader directly - ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company Communication excellence - You write sharp, professional emails and can represent a founder's voice accurately and confidently Sales awareness - You understand the rhythm of a sales process and can support outreach, follow-up, and pipeline coordination without hand-holding Systems mindset - You don't just complete tasks - you build repeatable systems so the same problem never happens twice Operational fluency - Comfortable with tools like Notion, HubSpot, Google Workspace, Slack, and other modern ops and productivity stacks Impeccable judgment - You know when to act independently and when to escalate; discretion is non-negotiable Traits That Thrive at Virio High agency & ownership - Takes initiative without waiting for detailed instructions; follows through to completion without reminders Anticipatory thinking - Sees around corners and solves problems before they surface Calm under pressure - Stays composed, precise, and reliable when pace is high and stakes are real Direct, low-ego communication - Values clarity, speed, and candor over politics or optics Obsessive about quality - Every email, agenda, and output reflects on the founders - you hold yourself to that standard Benefits Competitive total compensation aligned to experience and impact Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan All working meals covered Relocation support for San Francisco Direct access to founders and leadership from day one High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression In-person culture with deep commitment to excellence This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions.