Founders Associate Milano

Founders Associate
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Ephos builds photonics chips, the essential infrastructure for the future of computing.

As TechCrunch puts it, we want "to shatter the market for AI and quantum chips with a new design based on glass. "The roleEphos is growing fast.

The number of projects increases every month, and we want to stay agile (one of startups' few advantages!).

We're too early for specialized executives (like a CFO or Head of HR), but we need someone smart and versatile to amplify our impact.

That's where you come in. You'll work directly with the founding team on strategic initiatives and daily operations.

This means both high-level strategic work and hands-on execution: market research, investor materials, special projects, and cross-functional coordination.

You'll be the key link between founders and stakeholders while helping build company processes. Examples tasks:Update our compensation scale: analyze market comparisons and propose changes. Lead a recruiting event targeting women in STEM. Resolve issues with difficult suppliers. Track progress on company objectives. What the role is notWe are not looking for an executive assistant. What we're looking forNo specific training required.

English major, physicist, athlete, cook - doesn't matter.

Show us three things:You can do analytical work.

Build a cash burn model?

Analyze photonics research?

No problem. You're relatable and trustworthy with customers and investors. Something that sets you apart from your peers. The practicalitiesWe work in the office 4 days/week, 1 day remote. Working language is English.

Italian not required. Salary starts at €40, 000 + equity (this is a junior role). What Ephos can offer to youBest possible training ground to learn company building (we would love to see you grow as a founder!

). We built a chip facility in Milan within a year, featured in the Wall Street Journal, and create world-leading light processing devices.

Whatever happens, this will be enriching. The hiring processIntro call (30 min) - Are we both in the right place? Case study (2 hrs) - Solve a real problem we'll share in advance. Lunch - Cultural fit check.