Ex Founder

The role

An ex-founder will act as a co-pilot to the founding team. You will drive 0-to-1 strategic initiatives, accelerate growth, and manage investor relations.

What you will do

• Drive 0-to-1 strategic initiatives including new revenue channels, operational fixes, or product launches.
• Identify untapped GTM motions, build strategic partnerships, and execute growth experiments.
• Work with the CEO on fundraising strategy, board deck creation, investor updates, and capital allocation planning.
• Operate as a founder proxy to unblock teams and accelerate decision-making.
• Concept, execute, and iterate on business strategies with high autonomy.

Required qualifications

• Experience as a Founder, Co-Founder, or early executive at a venture-backed or bootstrapped startup
• Track record of scaling revenue, operations, or product initiatives from zero to tangible traction
• Deep understanding of B2B/Enterprise SaaS growth dynamics and venture capital operations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Financial and analytical fluency to model growth scenarios, build forecasts, and structure strategic bets

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Equity
• Flexible PTO policy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Meals and snacks in the office
• Relocation support

Before you apply

• Skip the traditional resume.
• Send a one-page memo answering one of two specific prompts.

About the company

Zania is building agentic AI for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The company is funded by a leading Tier 1 venture capital fund.