Founders Associate

Axle Energy

ABOUT US At Axle Energy, we’re building the infrastructure that will underpin the decarbonised energy system. Our software moves energy usage to times when electricity is cheap and green, by controlling vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries. We control hundreds of thousands of energy assets. We’re building in a legacy industry and moving gigawatt-hours of electrons in the real world, but we operate at lightning speed, and we’re growing the team to meet customer demand. We’re proud to be supported by world-leading investors, including Accel. Read more about what we’re building here. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a wide-ranging role that’ll require you to move at speed across diverse topics; in return, you’ll gain high levels of ownership and exposure. Example topics include: * entering new markets, from research & analysis to planning & delivery * helping our new and existing clients get the most out of our software * exploring and delivering on opportunities for growth in new verticals and customer segments This is a high-velocity, high-impact role. To succeed, you’ll need to learn quickly, act with purpose, and absorb & process highly technical information. You’ll need to be strong with data, and have a ‘run through walls’ attitude to overcome the inevitable barriers. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary, with total compensation ranging from £75k–£200k (base salary + equity). We operate with a deliberately flat structure and aim to keep pay equitable across the company, with a 1:1 median ratio between founder and team compensation. Enhanced parental leave to support you through life's meaningful moments. Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection & shared purpose. Hybrid working - We have a dog-friendly office around Farringdon. To maximize collaboration, we ask that you spend 2-3 days a week in the office. The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world. We are extremely keen to build a diverse company, and we’re particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit the traditional role stereotypes. If you’re motivated by our mission, please do reach out, even if you feel you might not ‘check all the boxes’. INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Initial interview 2. Take-home exercise 3. Final interview (in-person) 4. Offer, references, and welcome to the team!

CoMind

FOUNDERS ASSOCIATE ABOUT COMIND The brain is the most critical organ in the human body, yet it remains the least monitored. For decades, getting a real-time window into what is happening inside it has meant drilling into the skull. This is an invasive, risky process reserved for only the most critical cases. We believe that measuring the brain should be as routine as measuring the heart or oxygen levels. CoMind is making this possible. For more than thirty years, the holy grail of neurocritical care has been to measure vital brain signals like cerebral perfusion non-invasively, and we have solved the physics challenge required to do exactly that. Using photons to see through the skull in real time, alongside machine learning, our first product replaces drills and bolts with a simple sensor. By providing continuous data at the bedside, we are opening the door to better outcomes for millions of patients across the ICU and operating room. We are VC-backed, protected by 50+ patents, and on a clear path to FDA clearance. THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Founders Associate sits in the CEO Office. It takes the CEO's highest-priority initiatives from intent to deliver outcomes at pace and to an exceptional standard. The role exists to multiply the CEO and Chief of Staff’s reach: where they set a priority, this person runs through walls to get it done. Embedded in the business for proximity and context, but accountable to the CEO's agenda, not the business's org chart. That distinction is the role. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Delivery of the CEO's priority projects. Drives, unblocks, and closes the initiatives the CEO cares most about. This role is cross-functional, often ambiguous, always high-stakes. Owns the outcome, not just the coordination. * Pace and standard. Holds the bar inside the business. Forces decisions, removes friction, and keeps things moving faster than they otherwise would. * The CEO's line of sight. Translates priorities down into the business and surfaces reality back up. What’s real, what's stuck, what needs the CEO. * Trusted execution at seniority. Operates credibly with the business head and their leadership team, carrying the CEO's intent without needing him in the room. EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * High agency. Defaults to ownership. Takes an ambiguous brief and returns a result, not a list of questions. Creates momentum where there was none and does not wait to be told the next step. * High EQ. Reads people and rooms. Carries the CEO's authority without ego or abrasion: can push a senior leader, hold a hard line, and keep the relationship intact. Discreet by instinct; trusted with sensitive ground. * Strong operator. Gets things done, cleanly and at speed. Structures chaos, sequences the work, and lands it to a high standard under real pressure. Judgement that holds up when the path isn't obvious. * Prior Start-Up Experience. Has worked in a start-up environment. * Consulting Background. Has trained or worked closely with a consulting firm. WORKING AT COMIND * All UK team members work at least 4 days per week from our new Kings Cross offices, plus a flexible work-from-home day * AI is fundamental to our culture — it's not just a tool, but a core part of how we work, collaborate, and innovate. We expect all team members to embrace AI in their daily work and continuously find new ways to use it effectively * CoMind is a mission-driven environment where the work is challenging, fast-paced, and genuinely consequential. We take what we're building seriously, and we look for people who share that commitment * If you're energised by hard problems and want your work to have a real impact, you'll find a lot to enjoy here. BENEFITS: * Company equity plan so all employees share in the success of the company * Salary-sacrifice pension scheme * Private medical, dental and vision insurance (medical history disregarded) * Group life assurance at 4x annual income * Comprehensive mental health support, including unlimited access to 1:1 sessions with trained professionals * Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays) and one week of remote working per quarter * Lunch voucher (£10) every day for JustEat and free dinner on those days where you need to work later * Twice weekly deliveries of fresh fruit and an extensive selection of snacks and drinks * YuLife subscription, allowing you to turn your daily steps and meditation into discounts at a range of stores We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, will not be liable for any fees, and prohibit unauthorised use of our company name in recruitment activities. DISCLAIMER - We use Granola, an AI notetaker, throughout our interview process to help capture notes. It's used only for note-taking during the conversation. Transcripts aren't saved to shared drives or stored externally. Let us know if you'd prefer we don't.

Nova Founders Capital

JOB DESCRIPTION Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finding and developing this generation’s greatest talents? If so, you might be our Recruiter.   ABOUT US Nova Founders Capital is a global operational investment company that identifies opportunities for creating and investing in innovative internet businesses. We’ve launched and exited multiple successful businesses across the world.   WHAT WE OFFER YOU As our Talent Associate you get the unique opportunity to be a key player in building our business. By providing you with the ownership of our recruiting, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone ensuring you become an expert. You’ll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never ending growth curve, we provide you with: * An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business * A chance to work closely together with one of the founders and Talent Associates on the recruiting strategy * Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally Watch this video with our founder to learn more about our thoughts on recruiting.   YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Your responsibilities will vary; however, some of them will be to: * Take ownership of all aspects of the recruitment process, including; role profiling, candidate sourcing, CV screening, assessment planning, creating interview scripts and conducting interviews * Build a strong employer brand and attracting both the obvious talents (what we call shouting talents) as well as the more covert talents (what we call whispering talents) * Own the execution of further developing and automating our recruiting processes * Improve our onboarding process in close collaboration with management   WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU We expect that you take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. Moreover, you are humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. While we have no preferences as to whether you have a background in HR, marketing, sales, or something completely different, we expect that you have an innate desire to get to know other people and learn, develop, and push yourself. If need be, we will teach you everything you need to know about recruiting. We do expect you to: * Have acquired a bachelor’s or master’s degree with outstanding results * Be curious about and have a genuine and deep passion for working with and understanding people * Want to spend your day speaking with people ranging from students to executives * Have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around you   START DATE As soon as possible.