Executive Business Partner to Senior Founders

JRN 2291

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Business Partner to support two Senior Founders of a rapidly growing tech/software startup in San Francisco, CA. This is a highly visible role for a strategic, proactive operator who excels at anticipating needs, solving problems before they arise, and serving as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership.

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply react to requests but actively looks around corners, identifies potential challenges, and creates solutions before issues reach the executives' desks. The ideal candidate is polished, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift quickly and initiative is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars across multiple executives, strategically prioritizing meetings, appointments, and competing demands.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and operational challenges, proactively implementing solutions before they impact leadership.
• Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping maximize efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare executives for meetings by organizing materials, drafting agendas, conducting research, and ensuring all necessary information is readily available.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, transportation, and contingency planning.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with administrative and operations teams to ensure seamless executive support and business operations.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies, and strengthen organizational infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership teams in a high-growth startup environment.
• Proven track record of providing strategic executive support beyond traditional calendar management.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and independently solve problems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic startup environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, and modern business productivity tools.
• Experience supporting founders, startup executives, or leadership teams during periods of rapid growth is highly preferred.
• Project management, process improvement, and event coordination experience are a plus.

Location: Hybrid schedule based in San Francisco, CA (3–4 days onsite per week).

Compensation & Benefits: Up to $170K DOE, full benefits package, equity, and additional perks are included.