A highly selective program for professionals to break into Founder’s Office, Chief of Staff, EIR & CXO-Office roles.
The Founder’s Office Fellowship is a strategic operator and a generalist program for professionals and startup enthusiasts aiming to break into Founder’s Office, Chief of Staff, EIR & CXO-Office roles at top organizations. Trained by a community built of corporate leaders, startup executives, Chief of Staff, EIRs, and Founder’s Office folks.
A highly selective program for professionals to break into Founder’s Office, Chief of Staff, EIR & CXO-Office roles.
For professionals and startup enthusiasts who want to work directly with founders, thrive in fast-paced roles, and build 0 to 1 skill across growth, ops, product, and strategy.
<5% acceptance rate. Each cohort is handpicked for mindset, intent & potential. Learn from top operators, startup leaders & Chiefs of Staff.
Gain direct guidance from top industry leaders through live, interactive sessions.
Work on actual business challenges to build hands-on experience.
Connect with a driven community of fellows for collaboration and growth.
Attend private events featuring insights from top executives and founders.
Access handpicked tools, frameworks, and playbooks tailored for operators.
Discover exclusive roles suited for high-performing generalists & future operators.
Through a structured curriculum covering core business concepts, live mentorship with seasoned operator/leaders, and curated networking opportunities, we bridge the knowledge gap for individuals aspiring to bag Founder's Office, Chief of Staff or EIR roles.
Decision loops, founder <> CoS cadences, async rituals
Operating rhythm architecture (daily, weekly, quarterly)
SaaS, D2C, AI-native, Marketplace models
Capital efficiency, growth trade-offs, monetization
1-way vs 2-way door decisions
Scenario planning, prioritization frameworks
Structured problem breakdown
AI for research, synthesis, documentation & automation
Founder mental models
Product-market vs go-to-market fit
Scaling ops/org ahead or behind growth
Navigating growth bottlenecks
WBRs, OKRs, quarterly planning
Notion/Linear-based systems, planning boards
Functional vs pod orgs, reporting layers
Evolution of org charts across stages
Influencing without authority
Internal conflict management, founder escalation mapping
Leading founder-led projects
Workflow design, async updates, stakeholder alignment
Tools and execution hygiene
Paid, organic, PLG, partnerships
Channel sequencing and attribution
Product lifecycle and feedback loop
Activation, usage, retention metrics
CoS <> PM <> GTM collaboration
NPS, churn, VOC systems
Synthesizing qualitative and quantitative inputs
CAC, LTV, RevOps fundamentals
Sales model design: outbound, PLG, channel
Pricing experiments and monetization paths
KPI trees, dashboarding
Weekly/monthly tracking for founder alignment
Cohort analysis, funnel deep-dives
Translating data into insights
Tools: Sheets, SQL, dashboards
Cash runway, budgeting vs GTM tradeoffs
Structuring board decks, storytelling with numbers
CoS role in investor-facing comms
Revenue and headcount planning
Scenario modeling and sensitivity
Burn and breakeven dynamics
Scorecards, calibration, goal setting
Founder’s role in people ops
Writing founder-aligned JDs
Interviewing for product, finance, ops roles
Hiring tools and tactics
Navigating internal power dynamics
Influence without escalation
Tactical execution support
Building emotional regulation systems
Codifying and transmitting founder values
Crisis communication support
GTM pivots, market entries, M&A prep
Complex project ownership under ambiguity
Manual → AI-augmented workflow design
Tools: Zapier, ChatGPT, Notion AI, Reclaim, Superhuman
Automating research, reporting, task flow
SaaS stack design, procurement, renewals
Cost optimization through tooling decisions
Security, compliance, vendor risk
Transition paths: CoS → GM → CXO
Comp, equity, leveling
Personal brand and long-term positioning
Once you have filled the ‘Apply Now’ form, our selection committee undertakes a thorough review process. We seek candidates demonstrating strong potential and alignment with our program's values and the demands of a. Successful applicants will receive an email notification detailing the next steps.
Founder’s Office Fellowship Program is priced at ₹24,999. This includes all live sessions, curriculum materials, mentorship access, and network opportunities within the cohort. Please note that upon acceptance and enrollment confirmation, the program fee is non-refundable.
Founder’s Office Fellowship Program is a 8-week fellowship. Participants will engage in approximately 20+ live interactive sessions, each lasting 2 hours. To accommodate diverse schedules, sessions are typically hosted after 7 PM IST. Active participation throughout the program is key to maximizing your learning experience.
For ambitious professionals, generalists, and startup enthusiasts who:
~Want to work directly with founders
~Thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership roles
~Are exploring Chief of Staff, EIR, or Founder’s Office careers
~Aspire to build or lead a startup someday
