Founders Associate - CEO Office at Lio (New York, NY)
Lio· New York, NY·
Role details
Job description
You’re not just supporting leadership; you’re amplifying the impact of the CEO and shaping the initiatives that drive Lio’s growth. As a Founders Associate in the CEO Office, you’ll work hands-on with the Go-to-Market team and across the company to turn strategic decisions into action.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
- Assist the CEO with strategic projects and high-impact decision-making
- Contribute to go-to-market initiatives, helping launch and optimize campaigns that fuel growth
- Support the optimization of internal processes to make the company faster, smarter, and more scalable
- Collaborate closely with Product, Growth, and Sales teams to align cross-functional efforts
- Take ownership of projects end-to-end, ensuring they move from planning to measurable outcomes
Your Profile
You’re a good fit for this role if you:
- Have 1–3 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or high-growth startups
- Think analytically, act proactively, and turn insights into action
- Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders across teams, including executives
Why Join Us? At Lio, you’ll work side-by-side with the CEO and leadership team, gaining unparalleled exposure to the strategy and operations of a category-defining AI company. You’ll own projects with real impact, shape go-to-market initiatives, and help build the processes that drive enterprise AI forward. Move fast, own your impact, and be part of a team where every contribution matters. Are you in?
Why work at Lio
- High-growth environment: 428.6% YoY headcount growth means significant ownership, impact, and career acceleration for early hires.
- Mission-driven work: Employees describe it as "a rare chance to build something that truly matters" alongside people who "raise your standards for the rest of your career."
- Strong engineering culture: Founded by a CTO with expertise in machine learning; building the world's first multi-agent procurement system.
- Premier benefits package: Top-notch Apple equipment, Employee Stock Options (SOPs), EGYM Wellpass, Mobility Allowance, Breakfast/Dinner/Shakes & Snacks provided.
- Culture: "Lions" — a culture of celebrating milestones with true team spirit. Values-driven environment (specific values not publicly detailed).
- Work policy: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid/office, but headquartered in Munich with roles listed across Germany, US, and UK. Likely hybrid given the collaborative startup environment.
- Notable perks: Employee Stock Options (SOPs), premium equipment, meals on-site, wellness pass.