Job Description

K42 is building the next-generation commerce platform--making retail programmable and turning real-time transaction data into an entirely new industry. We need a

Founder's Associate

to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our founder and make them faster, sharper, and more effective.


This is a

full-time role with an "always-on" edge

--regular hours plus ad-hoc support when deals, flights, or crises pop up. You'll handle both the personal and professional sides of the founder's life, from calendar chaos to boardroom prep. Your job:

amplify the founder

so the company can move at full speed.

Tasks

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What you'll do

Keep the founder one step ahead: manage schedules, travel, priorities, and personal logistics without being asked

Plan and join international travel, investor meetings, and partner events Handle confidential information with total discretion and sound judgement Jump into side projects--research, competitor deep dives, market mapping--where quick thinking and independence count Smooth out daily friction so the founder can focus on building the business

Requirements

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What you bring

Organised, fast, and unflappable--you close loops without chasing

Independent thinker who spots issues before they land and acts without waiting for instructions High trust and strong judgement when dealing with sensitive information Cool under pressure and comfortable around senior executives and investors Autonomous and comfortable working solo Someone we genuinely enjoy spending time with--you're easy to work with and bring a good vibe to intense days Passport that allows easy travel across UK / EU / US and willingness to be on the move

Benefits

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What you'll learn

How an early-stage tech company is built from the inside--fundraising, product decisions, investor dynamics, team growth

How high-stakes negotiations and partnerships really happen How to run operations across multiple countries and time zones First-hand exposure to the networks and decision-making of top-tier investors, retailers, and fintech players

Why it matters

You'll be the founder's

force multiplier

--the reason they can run faster and take bigger swings. If you're sharp, resourceful, and want a front-row seat to the chaos and thrill of building a category-defining company, this is it.


Join K42 as a Founders Associate! Dive into innovation with us, shape the future, and make a real impact. Ready for the challenge? Let's build something amazing together!