Founder Associate (MBA Graduate) at CB Insights

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Events, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

+4 years’ experience from an institution with a high speed and work ethic (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, top-tier corporate, or start-up)
Bachelor’s degree with outstanding results; potentially followed by an MBA
Strong commercial awareness and a passion for business
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of delivering results

Responsibilities

Recruit, build, and develop a high-performing team
Build an ecosystem and deliver outstanding products
Set clear expectations, establish goals, and provide ongoing detailed feedback and performance evaluations
Execute the company’s strategy at a rapid pace
Develop the company’s brand as the go-to place for inspiration, knowledge, and networking
Oversee planning, execution, and completion of conferences within designated timelines and budget constraints
Assign tasks to team members in each department, monitor progress, and ensure project objectives are achieved
Identify opportunities to expand business with existing clients and collaborate with business development teams for new client acquisition

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LeadershipTeam BuildingRecruitmentPerformance ManagementStrategy ExecutionBrand DevelopmentConference ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationCommercial Awareness

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Founder Associate position?

The salary is described as competitive, but specific details are not provided.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need +4 years’ experience from high-speed institutions like management consulting or investment banking, a Bachelor’s degree with outstanding results (potentially followed by an MBA), strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

What is the company culture like at CFO Insights?

The role emphasizes strong leadership, ambition, rapid scaling, high performance, and building a team with clear expectations, detailed feedback, and a high-speed work ethic.

What makes a strong candidate for the Founder Associate role?

A strong candidate has +4 years of experience from high-speed environments like consulting or banking, an excellent academic background including a potential MBA, proven leadership in delivering results, and passion for business growth.

CB Insights

Market intelligence platform for investment insights

About CB Insights

CB Insights provides a market intelligence platform that analyzes large amounts of data to deliver real-time insights about startups, venture capital firms, and market trends. The platform processes millions of data points, including private company financials, funding rounds, patent filings, and partnership announcements, helping clients identify emerging trends and investment opportunities. Clients, which include venture capitalists and corporate strategists, access the platform through a subscription model that offers features like automated news tracking, funding alerts, and predictive analytics, such as Mosaic scores that indicate a company's health and growth potential. CB Insights stands out from competitors by offering tailored subscription services that enhance decision-making efficiency and streamline due diligence processes. The company's goal is to provide actionable insights that help clients make informed investment and strategic decisions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$12.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Amazing culture that emphasizes Hard Work, High Standards, Hunger, Helpfulness, and Humility. Learn more here

A newsletter that 700k+ people follow

Be Healthy: Health with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision insurance along with unlimited/take what you need sick day policy

Plan for the future: 401k with up to 4% match

Continued Learning: $1,000 yearly continuing education stipend

Rest and Relax: Competitive vacation and holiday plans

Refuel: In-office lunch stipend, snacks/coffee

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten market share.

Rapid tech advancements may outpace CB Insights' current capabilities.

Stricter data privacy regulations complicate data collection and analysis.

Differentiation

CB Insights offers real-time insights into startups and market trends.

The platform provides predictive analytics like Mosaic scores for company health assessment.

Subscription-based model tailors access to comprehensive data and analytical tools.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI healthcare solutions boosts CB Insights' AI Readiness Index.

Rise of fintech in Southeast Asia enhances CB Insights' market intelligence offerings.

Increasing tech IPOs in 2024 expand CB Insights' IPO tracking tools.

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