Founder’s Office Apprentice — Research & Strategy

Ascella Group | Fully Remote | Full-Day | 12-Month Program

About the Role

I am looking for a highly curious, tech-oriented and ambitious person to work directly with me as part of the Founder’s Office at Ascella Group.

This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role.

You will work closely with me on research, analysis, day-to-day execution, follow-ups, documentation and exploring ideas that I want to pursue.

The role is particularly suited to someone who eventually wants to build something of their own or move into senior business, strategy or leadership roles.

What You Will Work On

Research

Research will be a major part of the role.

Some areas will be directly related to businesses and opportunities we are exploring, while others will be more exploratory and long-term.

Areas may include

- Space technology — companies, technologies, launch systems, satellites, propulsion, emerging opportunities and the broader space ecosystem.
- Technology & emerging industries — AI, software, cybersecurity, Web3 and other technologies that may become commercially relevant.
- Cybersecurity — products, companies, technologies, market developments and potential opportunities for Ascella.
- Founder’s Office research — investigating questions, ideas, companies, products or opportunities that I want to understand.
- Science, philosophy and consciousness — including research into questions around consciousness, the relationship between the soul and the body, religious and philosophical traditions, and how different cultures and belief systems have approached these questions.
- Internal business research — researching tools, products, vendors, technologies and other requirements for our own operations.

The expectation is not simply to collect information. You should be able to research a subject, understand it, separate fact from speculation, identify credible sources and explain what you found clearly.

Founder’s Office

You will also assist with the day-to-day work around the Founder’s Office:
- Daily and weekly reports.




- Follow-ups and reminders.
- Drafting and sending emails.
- Meeting preparation and notes.
- Tracking action items.
- Organising information and documents.
- Researching things I need to make decisions on.
- Preparing presentations, briefs and summaries.
- Following up on things that are pending.

Over time, I expect you to understand the context behind what you are doing rather than simply executing isolated tasks. Technology, Branding & Marketing

You do not need to be a developer or marketer, but you must be tech-oriented.

You should have a reasonable understanding of:

- AI and emerging technologies.
- Software and SaaS.
- Digital products and websites.
- Automation.
- Cybersecurity.
- Web3.
- Branding and positioning.
- Digital marketing and social media.
- How technology companies and modern brands operate.

You should also naturally follow technology, business, brand and cultural trends.

Who We're Looking For

We are not looking for a random B.Tech graduate or someone applying simply because they want an internship.

You should be

- Extremely curious.
- Tech-oriented.
- A robust independent researcher.
- Comfortable using AI and modern research tools.
- Commercially aware.
- Interested in entrepreneurship.
- Comfortable exploring subjects you know nothing about.
- Good at connecting information from different fields.
- Able to distinguish credible information from speculation.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Proactive rather than waiting for instructions.
- Comfortable working independently.

You don't need to know everything. You need to be someone who can figure things out.

Communication — Non-Negotiable





Strong communication skills are absolutely essential.

You must be able to:

- Speak confidently and clearly in English.
- Write professional, well-structured English.
- Explain your thoughts clearly.
- Participate confidently in conversations and meetings.
- Ask intelligent questions.
- Present research in a concise and understandable way.
- Communicate professionally over email and messaging platforms.

If you cannot speak, write or communicate in English with confidence, this role is not for you. You do not need a perfect accent or to sound like a native speaker. What matters is clarity, confidence and professionalism.

Who This Role Is For

This role is particularly suited to someone who:

- Wants to start a company someday.
- Wants to understand how founders think and operate.
- Is interested in technology and emerging industries.
- Enjoys researching things simply because they are curious.
- Wants exposure to very different subjects and problems.
- Wants to develop strong business and research skills.
- Eventually wants to move into entrepreneurship, strategy or leadership.

If you are someone who follows AI, space technology, startups, cybersecurity, brands, science or interesting ideas simply because you want to understand the world better, you may be a good fit.

Structure

Months 1–6: ₹5,000/month

Months 7–12: ₹10,000/month

After 12 months, there may be an opportunity for full-time conversion, depending on performance and mutual fit, with compensation revised accordingly.

This is a fully remote, full-day commitment. You will be expected to remain available and responsive during the working day.

How to Apply

Send

1. Your CV
2. A short introduction about yourself
3. A 300–500 word answer to:

«What do you ultimately want to do with your career, and why do you think working directly with a founder for a year would help you get there?» There is no model answer. I want to understand how you think, what you're curious about and what you want to become.

For applications, use:

[email protected]

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