ABOUT THE ROLE A high-bandwidth strategic partner and execution engine operating directly alongside Co-Founder — translating ambiguous, high-level vision across corporate strategy, marketplace dynamics, EPR growth, and capital allocation into scalable corporate reality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Program Management Own, orchestrate, and drive critical multi-functional initiatives initiated by the Co-Founder Maintain full alignment across Business Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Engineering Business Diagnostics & Insights Deep-dive into complex datasets governing the marketplace ecosystem Identify operational bottlenecks and track company-wide OKRs Build performance visibility frameworks for executive leadership Special Incubation & Pilots Design, launch, and optimize new business pilots or strategic geo-expansions Drive early-stage market validation from scratch before transitioning operations to business unit heads High-Stakes Communication Author detailed executive briefs, investment materials, and performance dashboards for external stakeholders, board members, and Tier-1 institutional investors Executive Proxy Serve as a trusted advisor and cross-department conduit Steer executive leadership meetings to ensure critical deliverables are monitored and executed on time Personal Branding Shape and amplify the Co-Founder's external voice — LinkedIn, op-eds, panels, and industry forums Craft talking points, narratives, and content that position leadership as a thought leader in the circular economy space ROLE REQUIREMENTS Experience & Pedigree 2–5 years in Top-Tier Management Consulting (Big 4, MBB), Venture Capital, or Strategy/Growth teams at high-growth B2B startups Bachelor's or MBA from premium institutions (IITs, IIMs, ISB, BITS, or equivalent) preferred Analytical Powerhouse Advanced quantitative modeling capability Exceptional ability to process raw multi-channel operational data, extract hidden patterns, and convert them into clean executive strategies Structured Communication Mastery in visual storytelling, building compelling board decks and clear presentation layouts Succinct business memos for enterprise audiences Hustle & High Ownership Extreme bias for action Comfortable operating without fixed blueprints Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIT Thrives in ambiguity and builds structure where none exists Equal parts analyst and operator — moves fluidly between data, decks, and decision rooms Earns trust across functions without relying on formal authority Translates the Co-Founder's vision into scalable, executable plans