Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
A fast-moving, seed-stage AI consumer startup in the dating space is looking for a Strategy and Operations Fellow to own the critical growth initiatives that will define the company's next phase. You'll work directly alongside the founding team — partnering closely with both co-founders and a high-caliber engineering team — to help scale an innovative AI voice matchmaking platform toward a nationwide launch.
This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role suited for a sharp, systems-minded operator who thrives in ambiguity and wants to be a core part of building something from the ground up.
What You'll Do
-
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies aimed at scaling the platform to 100,000 users.
-
Lead sourcing and hiring efforts for founding and early-stage team members.
-
Collaborate directly with founders and engineering to gather, analyze, and implement user feedback into product decisions.
-
Drive growth initiatives supporting the company's expansion from seed stage to nationwide launch.
-
Partner with founders to prioritize and execute projects that accelerate scaling across the business.
What We're Looking For
Required:
-
1–4 years of experience in an early-stage startup, consulting, investment banking, or similarly high-performance environment.
-
Demonstrated ability to own and execute business initiatives from conception through implementation.
-
Experience with go-to-market strategy, user acquisition, or scaling products to meaningful growth targets.
-
Experience recruiting, hiring, or helping build founding or early-stage teams.
-
Proven ability to gather user feedback and translate it into actionable product or business decisions.
-
Comfortable working directly with engineering teams or technical founders to translate requirements into execution.
-
Ability to operate effectively with ambiguity and define scope in unstructured situations.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have:
-
Experience in consumer product or marketplace businesses.
-
Background working with AI or voice-based products.
Compensation & Benefits
-
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 USD annually
-
Early-stage equity opportunity
-
Visa sponsorship: Not available
Location
This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco, CA. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are preferred.