We’re looking for a smart, proactive, and emotionally intelligent operator to work directly with our founder. Your mission is to expand and manage the founder’s network of relationships — with clients, partners, and influencers — while keeping communication and follow-ups running seamlessly. This isn’t a traditional assistant role. It’s a relationship-driven operator position for someone who loves startups, understands people, and can represent a founder with judgment, warmth, and precision. You must have near-native written English and be able to write naturally, persuasively, and in the founder’s tone across different audiences. What you’ll do: <ul> <li>Manage and nurture key relationships — stay in touch with referral sources, clients, and other important contacts; send thank-you notes when needed; and keep interactions tracked in HubSpot.</li> <li>Develop partnerships and collaborations — research and engage potential partners (accelerators, communities, SaaS tools, etc.), manage outreach and follow-ups from the founder’s name, and track progress in HubSpot.</li> <li>Handle influencer outreach (lightweight) — identify and build relationships with a small group of relevant influencers and coordinate collaborations.</li> <li>Maintain organized systems &amp; reporting — keep HubSpot updated and provide concise weekly summaries of progress, new connections, and follow-ups.</li> <li>Document systems and processes — record workflows, templates, and communication processes for transparency and consistency across the team.</li> <li>Handle core administrative support — manage the founder’s inbox, calendar, and follow-ups to ensure smooth operations and free up time for strategic work.</li> <li>Communicate and act on the founder’s behalf — write and correspond in the founder’s tone, protect confidentiality, and represent the company with clarity and professionalism.</li> </ul> Who you are: <ul> <li>High-EQ communicator. Reads tone intuitively, writes nuanced messages in the founder’s style, and makes others feel genuinely heard and valued.</li> <li>Curious networker. Naturally interested in startups, investors, and founders — enjoys connecting dots and learning who’s behind what.</li> <li>Organized operator. Keeps track of dozens of relationships, conversations, and follow-ups with flawless attention to detail; never lets things slip.</li> <li>Proactive problem-solver. Spots opportunities or issues early and takes initiative to act — doesn’t wait for instructions.</li> <li>Mimic ability. Can write and communicate as the founder with precision in tone, judgment, and phrasing.</li> <li>Trustworthy &amp; discreet. Handles sensitive information and communications with absolute confidentiality and professionalism.</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity. Thrives in unstructured environments; builds simple systems to bring order and clarity without being told.</li> <li>Fast writer &amp; researcher. Can quickly draft thoughtful outreach, follow-ups, or summaries, and find credible background info within minutes.</li> </ul> What you’ve done (past experience): <ul> <li>Worked directly with a founder, executive, or investor — in a Chief of Staff, Founder’s Associate, EA, or Partnerships role, managing communication and priorities.</li> <li>Experience in startups, venture capital, or tech ecosystems, understanding how founders and operators interact.</li> <li>Managed external relationships or partnerships — clients, communities, or influencers — not just internal projects.</li> <li>Written professional communication in near-native English on behalf of a company or executive, adapting tone to context and audience.</li> <li>Proven ability to stay organized and reliable using tools like HubSpot or similar CRM systems.</li> </ul> What success looks like at 3 months: <ul> <li>Can draft 90% of outbound communication in the founder’s tone with minimal editing.</li> <li>100% of active referrals, partners, and influencer conversations logged in HubSpot.</li> <li>At least 20 net new or reactivated relationship touchpoints initiated per month.</li> <li>≥ 95% of follow-ups completed within 2 business days.</li> <li>Inbox, calendar, and follow-ups handled smoothly without reminders for 3+ weeks.</li> <li>Weekly summaries delivered consistently with clear highlights and next steps.</li> <li>Core workflows and outreach processes documented.</li> </ul> Why this role is special:  You’ll operate at the intersection of network-building and execution — gaining deep exposure to founders, partners, and high-level collaborations. It’s a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with a founder, shape how a fast-growing startup builds relationships, and see firsthand how great partnerships drive growth and reputation. What we offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary in USD</li> <li>Full remote work with flexible working hours</li> <li>28 working days of vacation a year</li> <li>7 days of sick leave</li> <li>Perks cafeteria: annual reimbursements for things that matter to us (health, self-development, travelling, home office upgrade, mental wellness, etc.)</li> <li>Mental health support program</li> <li>Help with maintaining your Ukrainian PE</li> <li>Startup culture with open communication</li> </ul>

Lemon.io

Founder’s Partnerships & Operations Associate

Lemon.io