Founder's Office Associate

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.

We are looking for a highly driven and versatile individual to work closely with the Founder(s) on strategic, operational, and execution-focused initiatives. This role offers a front-row seat to building and scaling a company, with exposure across functions including strategy, operations, product, growth, and partnerships.

Work with the Founder(s) to identify, prioritize, and execute key business initiatives

Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business planning

Support decision-making through data analysis and structured problem-solving

Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional projects

Track key metrics, OKRs, and business performance

Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements

Coordinate with internal teams (product, marketing, sales, operations) to ensure alignment

Assist in managing external stakeholders including partners, investors, and vendors

Act as a force multiplier for the Founder(s) by handling high-priority tasks

Prepare presentations, reports, and communication for internal and external use

Support fundraising, partnerships, and special projects as needed

Take ownership of ambiguous, high-impact problems

Quickly learn new domains and execute with minimal supervision

Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong curiosity to learn

Structured thinking and ability to break down complex problems

Comfort with data and tools (Excel, SQL, dashboards, etc.)

Prior startup experience or exposure to 0→1 environments