Founder’s Office Associate

📍 On-site | West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Company Overview

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff based in West Lafayette, Indiana, developing brain-inspired wearable computing and breakthrough wireless communication technology. Our mission is to transform human-computer interaction through high-speed, energy-efficient data transmission that amplifies real-time AI potential.

We are a deep-tech startup building at the frontier of hardware and AI — and we are looking for someone who wants to operate at the core of company execution.

About the Role

You will work directly with the CEO and founding team to drive strategic initiatives, coordinate cross-functional execution, and ensure high-priority goals move forward efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Execution

• Work closely with founders to translate company priorities into structured action plans

• Track progress across strategic initiatives and ensure accountability

• Prepare executive briefs, presentations, and decision-support documents

• Conduct research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Align teams across operations, product, finance, hiring, and partnerships

• Identify bottlenecks and proactively resolve execution gaps

• Improve internal communication and documentation standards

3. Special Projects

• Drive high-impact, time-sensitive projects directly from the founder’s desk

• Support fundraising prep, partnerships, hiring initiatives, and business planning

• Help design and implement internal operating rhythms (OKRs, trackers, reviews)

4. In-Person Operations

• Support day-to-day on-site operations at HQ, ensuring smooth coordination across teams

• Assist in managing office logistics, vendor coordination, and facilities oversight

• Partner with leadership on hiring logistics, onboarding coordination, and candidate experience

• Help organize internal meetings, leadership reviews, and company-wide sessions

• Ensure execution follow-through on operational priorities discussed in in-person reviews

• Maintain operational dashboards and real-time tracking of key initiatives within the office

Who Should Apply?

You’ll be considered if you:

• Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments

• Are highly organized and execution-oriented

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrate structured thinking and problem-solving ability

• Are comfortable working directly with senior leadership

• Show high ownership and bias toward action

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive based on experience — equivalent to ≈ Bay-Area purchasing power
• Equity: Meaningful early-stage grant to share in our growth
• Cash Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards

🌟 Why Join Us

• Work on deep tech that matters

• Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders

• Own your work end-to-end and see real impact

• Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect

• Competitive perks, equity, and global exposure

📍 Location
West Lafayette, IN — Based at our HQ near Purdue University. Relocation and local area orientation provided.