Business Operations Lead at Partiful

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 4-8 years of experience in business operations or similar function, with a minimum of 2 years in a high-growth startup
  • Minimum 2 years experience managing people
  • Minimum 2 years of "field work" — e.g., at a physical services marketplace (delivery, rideshare), forward deployed engineering, onsite consulting, etc
  • Experience performing self-service analytics, including SQL, python and/or dashboarding capabilities
  • AI-native, with a bias towards creating agents and relying on AI wherever possible to streamline workflows
  • Able to inductively reason about metrics and strategy based on the facts you learn on the ground
  • Comfortable jumping into any problem to fix it, no matter how small
  • Have a bachelors degree, bonus if you have an MBA

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Business Operations team to be an innovative, AI-native team that serves simultaneously as the backbone of the company and the swiss-army-knife of any problem that arises
  • Personally execute on high-priority projects and lead members of our Ops team
  • Relentlessly streamline, automate and scale processes to make every team across the business be better and more efficient, with a strong bias towards building & deploying AI wherever possible
  • Identify, diagnose and fix problems, painpoints and inefficiencies across the business, no matter how small
  • Source, diligence and deploy third-party tools to augment workflows
  • Prototype solutions & build internal tools end-to-end using vibe coding
  • Contribute to overall company strategy

Skills

Business Operations
AI
Process Automation
Workflow Optimization
Internal Tools
Prototyping
No-Code Development
Third-Party Tools
Strategic Planning
Problem Solving

Partiful

Event planning and social networking platform

About Partiful

Partiful simplifies the process of planning and enjoying social events for party hosts and guests. The platform offers a variety of tools that help users manage their gatherings, including features for sharing photos, collecting RSVPs, running polls, and sending text updates to attendees. This user-friendly approach enhances the experience of organizing events, making it easier for hosts to coordinate and for guests to stay informed. Unlike many competitors in the event planning and social networking market, Partiful focuses on creating a seamless experience that emphasizes building friendships and making memories. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive suite of services that cater to the diverse needs of its users, generating revenue through subscription fees and premium features that offer additional convenience and customization.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Commuter Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Apple's potential entry into event planning apps poses a significant threat to Partiful.
The competitive landscape includes strong players like Evite and Facebook Events.
Partiful's market penetration could be limited by established competitors' strong foothold.

Differentiation

Partiful focuses on simplifying real-world friendship cultivation through event planning.
The platform offers unique features like inviting friends-of-friends without phone numbers.
Partiful emphasizes a seamless user experience with tools for RSVPs, polls, and text updates.

Upsides

Partiful secured $20M in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
The rise of Gen Z influences event planning, favoring Partiful's customizable features.
Increased interest in hybrid events presents opportunities for Partiful's integrated solutions.

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