About LocutaLocuta is a live AI-powered communication coaching platform that helps individuals improve their speaking skills through structured practice and personalized AI feedback. We are building our long-term core team to scale the product and business.

About the Role
We are looking for a high-ownership Strategy & Operations Lead to work directly with the founder. This is not an executive assistant role. You will take ownership of business priorities, strategy execution, operations, and cross-functional initiatives. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, execute independently, and challenge ideas constructively. This is a long-term core team opportunity. Candidates must be willing and able to transition into a full-time role following funding.

Key Responsibilities
• Work with the founder on business strategy, planning, and execution.
• Own business operations, internal processes, and cross-functional coordination.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and business analysis.
• Drive strategic initiatives, partnerships, and business priorities.
• Coordinate across product, technology, marketing, and GTM teams.
• Support recruitment, team building, and investor-related preparation.
• Identify bottlenecks, solve problems, and ensure execution progress. What We're Looking For




• 1–2 years of experience in strategy, business operations, startup operations, or a related role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment. Preferred: Experience in a startup, Founder's Office, product management, growth, or business development. Familiarity with AI or SaaS is a plus. Long-Term Chance & CompensationLocuta is pre-funding, and we are building a core team committed to growing with the company. The full-time compensation package following funding will include:
• Competitive salary
• Joining and/or performance-based bonus
• ESOPs
• Employee benefits
• Long-term leadership growth opportunities Engagement and compensation terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply
Send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief introduction explaining your relevant experience and interest in Locuta's Founder's Office to [email protected]. We are looking for someone who wants to build alongside the founder, take ownership, and help shape Locuta's future.

📌 Founder's Office (Pune)
🏢 Locuta
📍 Pune