Founder’s Associate

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On-site • Oakland, CA, United States • Full-time • $105,000 - $135,000 Annual Salary

Who We Are

Aepnus Technology is a pioneering U.S.-based climate tech startup, backed by top-tier climate venture capital firms, including Lowercarbon Capital and Voyager. We are at the forefront of developing technologies that enable electrified, sustainable and domestic production of critical materials.

Our initial mission is ambitious: transforming chemical waste from the battery sector into valuable commodity chemicals. But we’re not stopping there. Our long-term vision is to expand our electrolysis platform to produce a wide range of industrial chemicals, driving a 50 million ton annual reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The challenges we face are significant, but so is the opportunity to create a lasting impact. We are building an exceptional team of visionaries and problem-solvers dedicated to decarbonizing the chemicals industry. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us on this exciting journey!

What You’ll Do

Are you an extraordinarily motivated and fast-moving self-starter with a passion for innovation and hands-on problem-solving? Aepnus Technology is seeking a dynamic Founder’s Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the CEO as we scale the business. We're looking for a strategic and analytical professional with expertise in financial modeling, investor communications, fundraising strategy, and data organization.

As part of our small and agile team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll work closely with our executive and business development teams to take the lead on business-critical objectives. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, from high-level strategic planning to hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Operate as the CEO’s right hand, managing high-priority, time-sensitive tasks with precision and efficiency 

  • Distill insights from investor conversations, industry trends and internal metrics to shape company strategy

  • Support projects scaling operations, partnerships and business development

  • Prepare and refine investor materials, including pitch decks, financial models and due diligence documents

  • Build and maintain a best-in-class data room during fundraises delivering a seamless investor experience

  • Play a leading role in investor relations, coordinating investor meetings, follow-ups and communications

  • Build and maintain financial models to support the execution of business strategy and growth planning

  • Compile data on market trends to drive strategic decisions

  • Generate financial insights and projections to support business development regarding deal negotiations and partnerships

  • Streamline workflows, organize critical information and enhance decision-making to keep the company moving forward at warp speed

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment, ideally at a Series A-stage company

  • 2+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, startups or venture capital

  • Highly proficient using corporate development tools like Excel and PowerPoint to build clear financial models and beautiful slide decks

  • Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes initiative

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and compelling narratives

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors and stakeholders

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and execution

  • An MBA is plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000, plus equity

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees

  • 401(k) plan and additional retirement benefits

  • Flexible vacation policy, mental health days, generous sick leave and a week-long winter break in December

Why Aepnus?

At Aepnus, you'll be surrounded by smart, driven people tackling the biggest challenges. We offer:

A front-row seat at the forefront of climate tech. Work alongside our founding team and scientific advisors to scale up new technologies that will change the world and bring them to market.

Rapid growth and opportunity. We're expanding fast, and you'll have a chance to advance quickly while learning along the way. Help us achieve our vision for a sustainable future and you'll be rewarded with new responsibilities and career development.

Competitive pay and benefits. We value balance and know that happy, supported employees do their best work. Enjoy perks like equity, flexible vacation, health insurance, and more.

An exciting, fast-paced environment. Join our team and help build Aepnus from the ground up. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as we work to revolutionize the energy industry.

A culture of passion and possibility. Surround yourself with curious people motivated to create positive change.

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Aepnus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. Aepnus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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