Senior Role - Founder's Office

About Us

Deccan AI is a model training and eval startup headquartered in the Bay Area. We are founded by IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad and ex-Google alumni, and work with some of the top AI frontier labs in the world, e.g. Google Deepmind, Snowflake, and many more. We are backed by Prosus Ventures, and our India delivery office is in Hyderabad. Most of our roles are on-site i.e. Bay Area / Hyderabad.

What it is like to work @ Deccan

To be honest, our workplace is not for the faint-hearted. We work hard (usually 6 days a week - from the office). We work fast (many of our clients require same day turnarounds for their complex data needs). We like those who take ownership, roll up their sleeves and do. We like those who thrive in ambiguity and who can operate without titles / hierarchies.But what you will find: tremendous learning, tremendous growth, and a very motivated set of colleagues who are also fun to be around.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Founder's Office professional with 3-6 years of experience from top-tier consulting or venture capital backgrounds, preferably with prior startup experience. This high-impact role works closely with the founders to lead strategic initiatives, drive growth projects, and support critical decision-making in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the founders.

- Lead key projects across business strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and product launches.

- Conduct market research, opportunity assessments, and data-driven business analysis.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to align teams and streamline execution.

- Help define and track company-wide goals (OKRs) and operational priorities.

- Prepare presentations and materials for board meetings and investors.

- Solve complex problems with agility and resourcefulness in a startup setting.

Required Qualifications

- 3 to 6 years experience in management consulting or venture capital.

- Prior hands-on startup or entrepreneurial experience preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and influence senior leaders.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree; MBA is a plus.

Personal Attributes

- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action.

- Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.

- High integrity, discretion, and ownership mentality.

- Collaborative, proactive, and resilient under pressure.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with founders, influence key strategic decisions, and accelerate your professional growth in an innovative,