Founder’s Associate

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Cape Town, Western Cape
Entry level
Marketing Tech • Transportation
The Role
As a Founder’s Associate, you will work closely with co-founders, driving projects, optimizing operations, and preparing for future leadership roles.
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Position: Founder’s Associate

Location: Cape Town

Are you ambitious, proactive, and eager to become a future leader? Join us as a Founder’s Associate, where you’ll work directly and hand-in-hand with our two co-founders. This is more than just an Executive Assistant role: it’s a launching pad for high-potential individuals who want to immerse themselves in every aspect of building and scaling a company.


What You’ll Do

Partner with the Founders

Work side-by-side with our co-founders in daily activities, including meeting coordination, calendar management, and strategic follow-ups. You’ll have an insider’s view on how decisions are made and the company is run.

Drive Key Projects

Take ownership of special initiatives: from research and analysis to execution. Be the go-to person for cross-functional tasks that support company-wide objectives.

Optimize Operations

Identify process improvements that boost efficiency. Recommend solutions, streamline workflows, and help create a more effective, fast-moving organization.

Communicate & Collaborate

Act as the bridge between the co-founders and internal/external stakeholders. Draft emails, presentations, and agendas while maintaining professionalism and clear communication.


Grow into a Leader

Gain exposure to high-level strategy, finance, product discussions, and more. Develop the skills and insights you’ll need to step into higher-level roles, such as Chief of Staff or even a future C-level position.

Who You Are


Aspiring Leader: You see this role as a stepping stone toward a significant leadership position: CEO, CPO, or beyond.

Proactive & Curious: You’re always asking questions, seeking new challenges, and anticipating next steps before anyone else does.

Highly Organized: You can manage multiple projects, calendars, and priorities without breaking a sweat.

Confident Communicator: Whether it’s a quick email or a presentation for investors, you know how to deliver a message effectively.

Problem Solver: Obstacles don’t intimidate you; they motivate you to find creative solutions.

Adaptable: You’re comfortable wearing many hats and thrive in an ever-changing startup environment.

Why Join Us


Unparalleled Exposure

You’ll work hand-in-hand and be part of the day to day of the reaility of building a high growing startup. 

Fast-Track Growth

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role designed to springboard you into bigger responsibilities and bigger opportunities.

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The Company
Johannesburg,
234 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

ABU (YC S21) is a B2B marketplace and last-mile distribution partner, offering tech-enabled, route-to-market development and merchandising for FMCG brands in undeveloped areas while helping unbanked businesses grow through efficient delivery, an affordable product basket, inventory management, and credit facilities.

Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, we are reinventing the way retailers in the informal sector order, stock, and receive supplies for their shops in Southern Africa.

We're HIRING! Join our growing team. Be part of something big

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