Founder’s Office Associate

📍 On-site | Bangalore, India

Company Overview

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff headquartered in West Lafayette, building 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 operating at the intersection of hardware, wireless systems, and AI — and we are looking for someone who wants to work at the core of company execution.

Our India office in Bangalore plays a critical role in driving global operations, execution, and strategic coordination.

About the Role

You will work directly with the CEO and founding team to drive strategic initiatives, coordinate cross-functional execution, and streamline operations. You are expected to step into multiple roles from coordinating shipping packages to jumping on calls.

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

• Maintain structured trackers and operating dashboards

3. Special Projects

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

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

• Help design and implement internal operating rhythms (OKRs, execution trackers, review cadences)

4. On-Site Operations

• Support day-to-day on-site operations 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 leadership reviews, cross-functional meetings, and company-wide sessions

• Ensure execution follow-through on priorities discussed in reviews

Who Should Apply?

You’ll be considered if you:

• Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments

• Are highly organized and execution-oriented

• Demonstrate structured thinking and problem-solving ability

• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Are comfortable working directly with senior leadership

• Show high ownership and strong bias toward action

Preferred Background

• MBA from Tier 1 institutions (IIMs, ISB, etc.)
  OR

• B.Tech / Dual Degree from Tier 1 engineering institutions (IITs, top NITs, BITS Pilani, etc.)

• 0–4 years of experience in startups, consulting, product, operations, or high-growth environments preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (aligned with top-tier startup benchmarks in India)

• Performance-based annual bonus

• Meaningful early-stage ESOP grant

• Health insurance coverage

• Generous paid time off

• High-growth learning environment with global exposure

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier deep-tech that matters

• Collaborate with global experts in wireless systems and AI

• Operate directly with founders and influence company direction

• Own projects end-to-end and see real impact

• Be part of a culture built on speed, rigor, and accountability

📍 Location
Bangalore, India (On-site at our India office).