Founders Associate, Office of the CEO

About Distyl AI

Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world’s most ambitious institutions to rearchitect critical operations for the frontier of AI. Our customers include the largest companies in telecom, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and global social organizations.

We research and deploy technologies that power AI-native operations — both for our partners and for Distyl itself. Our work spans research into self-constructing systems, the development of the most reliable execution of AI systems, and products that transform mission-critical workflows. As a result, Distyl's technologies affect some of the world's largest operations — from hundreds of millions of consumer interactions to tens of millions of supply chain transactions and millions of patient journeys.

Distyl is backed by leading investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, and the board-members of 20+ F500s.

What We Are Looking For

Distyl is hiring a Founders Associate to work directly with the CEO and executive team on the company’s highest-priority strategic and operational initiatives. This is a high-impact role for someone with experience across strategy, investing, operations, or technology who wants to help build and scale an AI company from the inside.

You will work across AI adoption, growth strategy, company-building, and execution. Projects may include evaluating new markets, turning emerging opportunities into operating plans, supporting critical executive decisions, and building the systems and processes Distyl needs as it scales.

The work will move quickly and often begin without a defined playbook. Success will require someone who can structure ambiguous problems, develop a clear point of view, and remain closely involved through implementation. You should be equally comfortable analyzing a new opportunity, interviewing stakeholders, preparing a recommendation for leadership, and driving the resulting work forward.

This role offers close exposure to the CEO and senior leadership, broad visibility across the company, and the opportunity to help shape how an AI-native enterprise is built.

Key Responsibilities

Drive high-priority strategic and operational initiatives on behalf of the CEO and executive team

Turn loosely defined goals into structured analyses, recommendations, and executable plans

Evaluate new markets, customer opportunities, partnerships, and areas of strategic investment

Support initiatives related to AI adoption, business operations, growth, and organizational scale

Conduct customer, market, and competitive research through quantitative analysis and stakeholder interviews

Build decision materials and communicate clear recommendations to senior leadership

Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and maintain accountability for execution and follow-through

Develop operating systems, dashboards, and processes that improve visibility and decision-making

Identify emerging opportunities in AI and translate them into potential business applications

Move between strategy and execution, staying involved until the intended outcome is achieved

Who You Are

Required

2–5 years in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, private equity, or a high-growth technology environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Intellectual curiosity and comfort operating in fast-moving environments

Demonstrated initiative and strong ownership mentality

Highly organized and proactive

Execution-oriented and detail-conscious

What We Offer

The base salary range for this role is $130K – $170K, depending on experience, location, and level. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package

100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents

401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)

Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems

Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises

A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence

Distyl has offices in San Francisco and New York. This role follows a hybrid collaboration model with 3+ days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) in‑office.

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We believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger and more impactful. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.