Generalist - Founder's Office

**About the Role**: Are you a smart, curious, and incredibly driven fresher eager to dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of a high-growth product-tech startup? Do you thrive in ambiguity and dream of building something meaningful from the ground up? Then join Tartan as a Generalist - Founder's Office This is a unique, entry-level opportunity to work directly with Tartan's founders, gaining unparalleled exposure to the entire spectrum of our business operations. You won't just be an observer; you'll be a force multiplier, owning critical projects end-to-end and contributing wherever the need is greatest across various functions. This generalist role is designed for someone who is ready to learn by doing, wants a front-row seat to high-level decision-making, and is hungry to accelerate their career by tackling diverse challenges every single day. **Key Responsibilities**: As a Generalist in the Founder's Office, your responsibilities will be broad and dynamic, evolving with the needs of a fast-paced startup. Your tasks could include, but are not limited to: - ** Strategic & Operational Support**: - Conduct research and analysis to support strategic initiatives across product, growth, operations, and market expansion. - Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and internal communications for the founders and leadership team. - Help streamline internal processes and implement tools to enhance team efficiency and collaboration. - Support in the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for various functions. - Coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery. - ** Growth & Marketing Initiatives**: - Support the planning and execution of growth experiments and marketing campaigns. - Assist in analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer insights to identify new opportunities. - Help track and report on marketing and sales funnel performance. - ** Product & Technology Liaison**: - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand development cycles and translate technical information for business stakeholders. - Assist in gathering user feedback and market requirements to inform product development. - Support in the launch and rollout of new features or product improvements. - ** Business Operations**: - Assist in daily operational tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of various departments. - Help identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for operational challenges. - Support vendor management and procurement processes as needed. - ** Ad-hoc Projects**: - Take ownership of special projects and initiatives that arise directly from the Founder's Office, requiring quick learning and adaptability. - Step in to provide support to any function where there is an urgent need, demonstrating a true generalist mindset. **What We're Looking For**: - Education: A recent graduate (0-1 year of experience) from a top-tier college in any discipline. - Curiosity & Learning Agility: A genuine hunger to learn, absorb new concepts quickly, and adapt to diverse challenges. You do not need to know everything, but you must be eager to. - Problem-Solving Ability: A strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and propose logical solutions, even in ambiguous situations. - Ownership & Proactiveness: A "self-starter" mentality. You take initiative, drive tasks to completion, and are not afraid to ask questions or seek solutions independently. - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. - Comfort with Ambiguity: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly and roles are not always rigidly defined. - Resourcefulness: A knack for finding solutions with limited resources and thinking creatively to overcome obstacles. - Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in executing tasks and managing information, even when juggling multiple priorities. - Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Office Suite (especially Excel/Sheets for data handling) is a plus. Comfort with modern collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Notion, Asana) would be beneficial. - Passion for Startups: A keen interest in the startup ecosystem and a desire to be part of building a technology company that solves real-world problems. **Why You'll Love This Role at Tartan**: - Direct Mentorship: Work directly with the founders and senior leadership, gaining unparalleled insights into strategic decision-making. - Rapid Skill Development: Develop a broad and diverse skillset across multiple business functions (product, sales, marketing, operations, strategy). - High Impact & Visibility: Your contributions will directly influence the company's growth and future trajectory. - Front-Row Seat to Startup Building: Experience the full entrepreneurial journey, from day-to-day execution to high-level strategic