Founder Associate

About the role

MENADevs is an AI deployment lab for enterprise and government in the MENA region, running 70+ full-time AI engineers and delivering 150+ projects for 25+ clients. The Founder Associate acts as the founders' right hand, taking anything on their desk and getting it done end to end. The role reports directly to the co-founders and sits in board prep, investor calls, government meetings and deal reviews. It is full-time, based in Amman with regular regional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Strategy and finance: build and maintain models and analysis for founder decisions, and support strategic planning and budgeting
• Company collateral: own decks, one-pagers, proposals and presentation materials
• Reporting: prepare and coordinate communications and follow-ups
• Internal orchestration: meetings, priorities and action tracking across teams
• Special projects: lead high-priority, time-bound projects from scoping to delivery
• Stakeholders: own and support relationships across partners

Required profile

• 2 to 5 years in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or a strategy or BizOps role at a high-growth startup
• Fluent English and Arabic, written and spoken

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling in Excel or Google Sheets, including building a three-statement model from scratch
• Exceptional writing and slide-making
• High ownership and speed, closing loops without being chased

What we offer

• A front-row seat to how an AI company is built and scaled across MENA
• Direct mentorship from the founders and exposure to the full ecosystem
• A clear path into a leadership role