Senior Associate, Innovation & New Ventures - Strategy & Operations

About the TeamAt DoorDash, our Drive division is experiencing unprecedented growth as a fulfillment platform catering to restaurants, grocers, and retailers both domestically and internationally. We empower our partners to seamlessly integrate eCommerce fulfillment into their first-party experiences.About the RoleWe are on a mission to launch innovative SaaS…

About the RoleAt Equal Ventures, we are looking for a dynamic Analyst/Associate to join our team in New York City. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our partners to craft and enhance investment strategies, identify promising investment opportunities, and provide valuable support to our portfolio companies as they grow from seed to scale.You will take ownership of deals from start to finish, representing Equal Ventures to founders and ecosystem partners, while contributing to the firm's growth through content creation, event participation, and various internal initiatives.This position is primarily in-office at our New York City location. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and seniority, including a base salary ranging from $60,000 to $150,000, guaranteed fund carry, and an opportunity for an annual performance bonus.Core Responsibilities Include:Proactively sourcing high-quality early-stage investment opportunities through founder relationships, ecosystem engagement, and outreach strategies.Conducting investment due diligence, including market research, customer interviews, and writing conviction-driven memos.Assisting portfolio companies with operations, recruitment, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and building partnerships.Enhancing Equal's brand presence within our operating ecosystems by producing content, hosting events, and cultivating relationships with key influencers in the industry and the broader venture capital landscape.Supporting the overall operations of the firm, collaborating with a small team to manage workstreams that elevate our organization.

About Sydecar Sydecar works to make private markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid. The team is focused on changing how investment vehicles are created and managed, aiming to simplify the private investing process for everyone involved. Sydecar is more than a technology platform. The company acts as a partner to venture capital professionals, standardizing and streamlining the investing experience. Capital allocators use Sydecar to find and back entrepreneurs who are building the future. The platform automates key workflows: banking, compliance, contract management, tax processes, and reporting. This automation lets investors spend less time on administration and more time on building relationships and making deals. Sydecar is headquartered in New York and operates on a hybrid schedule. The team invites new colleagues to help shape the future of private investing.

Position OverviewAs the Event Operations Lead at Equal Ventures, you will spearhead the operational planning and execution of our diverse events and summits. This role is pivotal to our success, focusing on delivering exceptional experiences for speakers, sponsors, and attendees while ensuring that all events are conducted efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.Important Note: This is not an investment role and does not lead to an investment position. We believe that each team member plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to be the best partner to entrepreneurs and LPs.The Event Operations Lead will work from our New York City office four days a week. The anticipated base salary for this position is between $80,000 and $130,000, accompanied by carry and potential bonuses.

About the TeamThe Strategy & Operations team serves as the driving force behind DoorDash’s growth, tackling high-priority challenges, formulating strategies, and delivering measurable business results. We are committed to an ownership mentality, where teams are empowered to not only define but also execute strategies effectively.The DoubleDash Strategy & Operations team is dedicated to enhancing multi-vertical growth by optimizing the customer journey in the DoorDash marketplace, ensuring seamless order discovery, addition, and completion. Collaborating closely with Product, Pricing, Finance, Analytics, and Operations, we strive to enhance revenue, improve cost efficiency, and elevate customer experience through a strategic blend of analytics, operational adjustments, and product innovations.About the RoleThe Senior Associate position in Strategy & Operations is pivotal to the DoubleDash growth engine, integrating funnel optimization, product experimentation, and marketplace economics. In this role, you will oversee daily operations that fuel our product testing, launching, and iterative processes: designing effective experiments, analyzing results to guide strategic decisions, and collaborating with Product, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to convert insights into actionable outcomes. This is a dynamic role that offers high throughput and autonomy, ideal for individuals eager to refine their skills in experimentation and product analytics while directly influencing a business segment that impacts millions of orders.You will report to the Senior Manager of Marketplace Strategy & Operations on the DoubleDash team within the US Marketplace organization. This role is located in the United States, with flexibility across various DoorDash office hubs to facilitate close cross-functional collaboration.Your Excitement About This Opportunity Includes...Identifying and resolving complex business challenges by formulating critical questions, analyzing data, and converting insights into actionable recommendations.Owning and enhancing essential elements of the DoubleDash experience, leading initiatives from planning through to launch and ongoing refinement.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful outcomes across the organization.

About Us:At Redesign Health, we are a pioneering global venture and applied technology firm dedicated to creating innovative healthcare companies. Our approach combines venture capital with cutting-edge technology, leveraging an AI-driven operating system and a talented team of technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors.Our venture capital strategy empowers remarkable founders from the inception stage, often even before ideas have fully materialized. We provide initial institutional funding and unparalleled strategic support, ensuring expert guidance from inception through to exit. Our venture buyout strategy collaborates with established management teams to enhance core products and workflows through AI integration, delivering significant value.Since our founding in 2018, we have positively impacted the lives of over 15 million patients, secured more than $1.5 billion from top-tier institutional and strategic investors, and forged valuable partnerships with leading healthcare organizations globally.With headquarters in New York, we also have offices in Bengaluru, Los Angeles, and Riyadh.About the Position:As the Managing Director of New Ventures, you will play a crucial role in supporting outstanding founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journeys. You will provide initial institutional capital and strategic insight, aiding in the launch and growth of transformative healthcare ventures. This position requires innovative thinking, exceptional judgment in founder selection, and the ability to engage top-tier entrepreneurs to collaborate with Redesign Health. Your responsibilities will include creating original investment theses in healthcare, identifying and attracting top founding talent, leading co-ideation and due diligence processes, and serving as the primary liaison between portfolio founders and Redesign's platform.The core formula for success: Exceptional Founders × Unique Concepts × Redesign’s X-Factors = Power-Law Outcomes.

About AirwallexAirwallex is the premier unified payments and financial platform tailored for global enterprises. With our unique blend of proprietary technology and software, we empower more than 200,000 businesses globally – including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and others – providing comprehensive solutions for managing everything from business accounts to payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance on a global scale.Founded in Melbourne, our dynamic team of over 2,000 innovative professionals spans 26 offices worldwide. With a valuation of US$8 billion and support from renowned investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is at the forefront of revolutionizing the global payments and financial landscape. If you're eager to embark on the most ambitious journey of your career, we invite you to join our team.

Join our dynamic New Verticals team at DoorDash, where we are redefining local commerce by expanding our marketplace offerings. Since our launch in 2020, we have established a world-class delivery platform that serves Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol, and Retail partners, along with our own DashMart business. As a member of the Strategy & Operations team, you will have a multifaceted role that encompasses merchant strategy, consumer experience, dasher experience, and much more. We're seeking four Associates to engage in high-priority initiatives, allowing you to impact growth, supply chain, and logistics. You'll work cross-functionally, gain valuable insights into various verticals, and drive impactful metrics through A/B testing and new initiatives.

Team Overview The Strategy & Operations group at DoorDash shapes the direction of our In-Store business line. This team focuses on sustainable growth and operational improvements by working across functions. Using data-driven insights, the team refines processes and supports decisions that improve customer experience and encourage innovation throughout the company. Role Summary The Senior Associate, In-Store - Strategy & Operations, serves as a key connector among Product, Go-To-Market (GTM), and merchant teams within DoorDash’s In-Store business (also known as SevenRooms). This role manages the commercialization of new add-on products, including Events and Lite, from early MVP testing through large-scale sales pilots and global GTM launches. Main Responsibilities Lead commercialization projects for new add-on products, coordinating efforts from MVP to global launch. Organize and align cross-functional teams, acting as the central point of coordination for each initiative. Oversee legal agreement coordination, product naming, FAQ drafting, sales positioning, and pricing and packaging strategies. Analyze market opportunities and conduct competitive research to inform go-to-market plans. Adapt global strategies to fit regional needs and market conditions. Use data analysis to build consensus and support decisions with cross-functional partners. What Sets You Up for Success Strong ability to synthesize complex data and communicate findings clearly. Experience building alignment among stakeholders in ambiguous situations. Comfort operating independently and driving projects in a B2B SaaS environment. Structured thinking and a bias for action, especially when navigating uncertainty. Dedication to using data to drive measurable revenue growth. Location This position is based in New York, NY.

About ValonValon is pioneering an AI-native operating system tailored for regulated finance, commencing with mortgage servicing. As a Series C enterprise backed by a16z, we are revolutionizing sectors often deemed too intricate to innovate. Instead of relying on outdated legacy systems, we took a bold path: establishing and managing our own mortgage servicing business, currently overseeing over $110 billion in loans. This endeavor has not only been fundamental to our understanding of the complexities involved but has also enabled us to develop software that effectively functions within regulated environments.The results are remarkable. We've transitioned mortgage servicing from a traditionally low-margin business into one boasting over 60% margins while significantly enhancing customer experiences. Major enterprise contracts are being deployed industry-wide. Our platform, ValonOS, structures every process, making it programmable and ideally suited for the AI era. With all operations flowing through a unified system enriched with data, AI agents do more than just automate tasks—they continuously enhance operational efficiency. Mortgage servicing is merely the starting point in our vision to revolutionize regulated industries and beyond.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations to spearhead the identification, design, and implementation of the strategies, systems, and processes necessary for Valon to thrive during our next growth phase. You will become an integral part of our agile Strategy & Operations team, dedicated to eliminating bottlenecks within the business and developing new processes and functions from the ground up. This role will require you to connect various departments and leverage your influence across Product, Engineering, Deployment, Legal, and more, ensuring high-quality execution.

About Us:Redesign Health is a pioneering global venture and applied technology firm dedicated to the creation of innovative healthcare companies. Our approach integrates venture capital and venture buyout strategies, all supported by a cutting-edge AI operating system and a team composed of top technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors.Our venture capital strategy empowers outstanding founders at the nascent stages—frequently prior to the formalization of an idea—by offering initial institutional capital and unparalleled strategic leverage along with domain expertise through to exit. Our venture buyout strategy collaborates with established management teams through control investments, generating significant value by transforming core products and workflows with AI.Since our establishment in 2018, Redesign Health and our portfolio companies have positively impacted over 15 million patients, successfully raised more than $1.5 billion from distinguished institutional, sovereign, and strategic investors, and forged exceptional partnerships with leading healthcare organizations and senior executives globally.Headquartered in New York, we also have offices in Bengaluru, Los Angeles, and Riyadh.Role Overview:As the Managing Director of New Ventures, you will champion outstanding founders at the inception of their journey—often prior to the crystallization of their ideas—by providing initial institutional capital and an exceptional level of strategic leverage and domain expertise from launch onward. This position requires innovative ideation, superior judgment of founders, and the capability to engage world-class entrepreneurs in collaboration with Redesign Health. You will construct original investment theses in the healthcare sector, identify and attract the top 1% of founding talent, lead co-ideation and diligence through the Investment Committee, and act as the primary liaison between portfolio founders and Redesign’s platform.The fundamental equation: Exceptional Founders × Differentiated Concepts × Redesign’s X-Factors = Power-Law Outcomes.

About the TeamAt DoorDash, our Commerce Platform is a dynamic fulfillment service that supports restaurants, grocers, and retailers across the United States and beyond. It empowers these businesses to implement eCommerce fulfillment for their direct-to-consumer experiences.As a key member of the Commerce Platform team, the Senior Associate will have a pivotal role in defining, testing, and scaling our most significant initiatives.About the RoleIn your position as a Senior Associate on the Commerce Platform Growth Strategy & Operations team, you will be instrumental in driving our growth and success. Owning this segment directly, your responsibilities will include developing and executing our growth strategies with some of our largest and most strategic clients. This entails launching and scaling partnerships, identifying product-market fit, crafting strategic go-to-market approaches, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance solutions.We aspire to innovate and introduce groundbreaking products to the market. On any given day, you might collaborate with colleagues to design experiments aimed at enhancing quality and delivery operations, test cutting-edge marketing strategies, address challenges that streamline processes for both us and our merchants, or analyze data to clarify performance at the most granular level, ensuring we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of taking ownership, developing plans from the ground up, and driving execution while securing cross-functional support to achieve the strategic objectives of DoorDash Commerce Platform.You will report to a Manager within our Commerce Platform Restaurants team in the Platform Products organization.

About EliseAIEliseAI is on a mission to transform vital sectors such as housing and healthcare. We believe that securing a place to live and accessing quality healthcare should be straightforward for everyone. By leveraging AI agents, we enhance existing workflows, boost efficiency, lower costs, and enrich the overall experience for users.Housing: Our platform streamlines the rental process, making it easier for tenants to tour apartments, sign leases, manage maintenance requests, and communicate effectively with property management—all from a single interface.Healthcare: We simplify the healthcare journey by facilitating appointment scheduling, streamlining intake forms, and enhancing communication between patients and providers, allowing everyone to prioritize health over paperwork.At EliseAI, organizations can minimize manual tasks, enhance accessibility, and deliver a cohesive experience across essential services. Recently, we secured a $250 million Series E funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, which will help us accelerate our mission.About The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Associate for Strategy & Operations within our housing division. This role involves supporting high-impact projects that drive growth and scalability throughout the organization. Ideal candidates will thrive in uncertain environments, enjoy cross-department collaboration, and take ownership of results. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to tackle critical challenges—whether it’s enhancing our market approach, refining client onboarding processes, or developing internal systems that promote smarter operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead strategic projects across the customer lifecycle, from enhancing sales performance and developing pricing strategies to optimizing implementation and post-sale support.Assess client workflows and usage metrics to uncover automation opportunities, promote deeper product adoption, and achieve better outcomes.Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams to refine our value proposition and delivery methods for customers.Create internal processes and playbooks to facilitate scaling across sales, onboarding, support, and customer expansion.Engage with leadership to...

About EliseAIAt EliseAI, we are dedicated to transforming essential industries like housing and healthcare. We believe that everyone deserves access to a quality home and healthcare services, yet these are often challenging to secure. By seamlessly integrating AI agents into existing workflows, we enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate user experiences for all stakeholders.Housing: We streamline the process for renters, simplifying apartment tours, lease signings, maintenance requests, and ongoing communication with property management—bringing all the essential services into a singular, user-friendly platform.Healthcare: We facilitate easy appointment scheduling and form completion, empowering patients to engage with their healthcare providers and focus on their well-being rather than paperwork.EliseAI enables organizations to minimize manual tasks, enhance accessibility, and provide a cohesive experience across vital services. We recently secured a $250 million Series E round led by Andreessen Horowitz to further this mission.About The RoleAs a Senior Associate on the New Verticals team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, incubating, launching, and scaling innovative products and market opportunities from inception to maturity. Your contributions will include strategic analysis, direct client engagement, project management support, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position demands strong analytical capabilities, adaptability, and exceptional execution skills.Key ResponsibilitiesLaunching and Scaling New Verticals:Assist in the execution and scaling of new products by coordinating cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Go-To-Market, Operations, Customer Success), tracking milestones, and managing critical deliverables.Engage directly with clients to analyze their workflows and objectives to ensure successful product launches and user adoption.Monitor product performance metrics, customer feedback, and market trends to inform product feature development and go-to-market strategies.Contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies, encompassing segmentation, positioning, pricing, and launch planning.

Willow Health is a pioneering behavioral health organization, supported by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Seae Ventures, and Emerson Collection. Our mission is to revolutionize the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges by delivering innovative, personalized care programs that can be accessed comfortably from home.In the U.S., one in five adults contend with mental health issues, and over 12 million individuals contemplate suicide. During mental health crises, many face significant delays in receiving the care they need. Willow Health aims to enhance this experience by broadening access to affordable, high-quality, evidence-based intensive behavioral health care.We are looking for a Strategy & Operations Associate to contribute to the execution of Willow’s strategic priorities. This high-visibility position collaborates closely with executive leadership to shape and implement the company’s strategic roadmap.This role is perfect for an individual with a background in consulting, investment banking, or strategy & operations, particularly within the healthcare industry, who is eager to transition from advisory roles to active execution in a rapidly growing health-tech environment.This position offers flexibility, with options for remote or hybrid work (co-working 2-4 times per month in NYC/Brooklyn).

About the TeamThe New Verticals team at DoorDash is pioneering innovative ways to enhance customer experiences beyond traditional restaurant delivery. Our Catalog, Fulfillment, and Logistics division is dedicated to optimizing merchant onboarding, ensuring swift and accurate order fulfillment, and enhancing our logistics infrastructure. By identifying process efficiencies, developing product tools, and rolling out scalable operational strategies, we drive impactful outcomes across our Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol, and Retail sectors.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for an Associate Manager to join our New Verticals Fulfillment team. In this role, you will spearhead the development, launch, and refinement of cutting-edge technology solutions aimed at improving selection coverage across our Convenience, Grocery, Alcohol, and Retail categories. You will tackle selection gaps and enhance inventory management through advanced machine learning techniques. Collaborating closely with teams in Machine Learning, Engineering, Product Management, and Data Science, you will be pivotal in advancing our Catalog, Fulfillment, and Logistics efforts. This position operates within the New Verticals Strategy & Operations group, reporting to a Manager, and is primarily an individual contributor role.You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…Analyze: Utilize your passion for data to inform strategic business decisions, leveraging your familiarity with SQL.Lead: Drive cross-functional initiatives by working alongside Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers to implement technology solutions that enhance selection across our New Verticals.Strategize: Take ownership of key selection metrics, crafting and executing quarterly and annual strategic plans that align with product capabilities to elevate order quality.Build: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that foster innovation, ranging from AI-driven selection predictions to process enhancements.

About the TeamJoin our dynamic Advertising & Promotions team at DoorDash, where we bridge the gap between e-commerce and advertising. Our mission is to deliver impactful digital solutions that empower advertisers to connect with diverse audiences, including consumers, dashers, and merchants. In this role, you will provide invaluable insights that enhance our Ads Team and support our advertisers.About the RoleLead the management and execution of campaign and business reporting for our top advertising partners.Develop insightful case studies and be the go-to subject matter expert on our comprehensive suite of marketing solutions.Analyze trends and craft actionable recommendations for clients to optimize their business strategies.Collaborate with our Account Management and Sales teams to enhance their sales strategies and effectiveness.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, analytics, and product development.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Build - You thrive on leveraging data to create insights that support sales and account teams, as well as clients.Operate - You are not afraid to dive into the details and get your hands dirty.Problem Solve - You enjoy tackling complex problems and deriving answers through data analysis.Partner - You have experience collaborating with sales and account teams, understanding their needs, and helping them achieve their objectives.We’re excited about you because…You possess 2-5 years of experience in analytics, consulting, strategy & operations, or related fields, with a preference for high-growth startup experience.You are proficient in SQL, with intermediate to advanced skills.You have experience with Excel and PowerPoint (or Google Sheets and Google Slides).You are adept at managing multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.You have a proven track record of leveraging insights to drive business success in complex environments.

About UsAt Farsight AI, we are dedicated to automating work, amplifying strategy, and achieving success. Our mission is to develop AI-driven workflow platforms specifically designed for high-performance financial institutions, including investment banking, private equity, wealth and asset management, and hedge funds.Our platform empowers teams to produce comprehensive, client-ready documents—such as slide decks, CIMs, financial models, and memos—while adhering to your firm's established best practices and maintaining your unique brand voice.With a focus on security, scalability, and precision, we operate under SOC-2 compliance and offer full end-to-end encryption, with deployment options ranging from customer-cloud to on-premise solutions.Role OverviewAs a Strategy & Operations Associate, you will serve as a vital link within Farsight, translating concepts into actionable plans across product development, engineering, customer success, and executive leadership.You will collaborate closely with engineers to design and develop innovative product lines. Furthermore, you will engage directly with clients—guiding them through onboarding and advanced workflow design—to ensure successful implementation and activation of our platform. Your insights will help define our platform’s trajectory, prioritize features, and operationalize strategic initiatives. This multifaceted role is ideal for someone who excels in dynamic environments and desires to influence the evolution of a pioneering company.Our office is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, with a hybrid work schedule of four in-office days per week, and remote Fridays.

Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health.At Spring Health, we’re dedicated to transforming mental healthcare by dismantling every obstacle that hinders individuals from receiving timely assistance. Our clinically validated technology, Precision Mental Healthcare, enables us to provide personalized care—whether it’s through therapy, coaching, medication, or other solutions—tailored to the unique needs of each person.We proudly collaborate with over 450 organizations, ranging from burgeoning startups to esteemed Fortune 500 companies, as a leading mental health service provider, impacting the lives of 10 million individuals. Our clients include well-known brands like Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, all of whom rely on us to achieve exceptional outcomes for their employees worldwide. Through our innovative platform, we’ve successfully generated a net positive ROI for employers and are the only company in our field to receive external validation for net savings for our clients.Having secured funding from distinguished investors including Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, among others, our latest Series E funding has propelled our valuation to $3.3 billion. We’re just getting started—join us on our mission to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere.We are seeking a Senior B2B Marketing Manager to spearhead the development of a groundbreaking product from initial traction to a sustainable go-to-market strategy. This position represents a true 0→1 role: a new product, a new brand, and early customers, allowing you to define our market presence from the ground up.In this pivotal role, you will oversee positioning, product launches, and early demand generation, collaborating closely with the founders, product, and design teams to simplify a complex AI product into an offering that customers can easily comprehend and desire. Reporting directly to the General Manager of the New Venture, you will establish our first real market footprint, shape customer understanding of the product, influence early revenue, and lay the groundwork for a scalable marketing function as we continue to grow. Occasional travel may be required for team or company events.

Join our dynamic team at zip as a GTM Strategy & Operations Associate focused on Business Development Representatives (BDR). In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the execution of our go-to-market strategies, driving operational excellence and supporting our sales initiatives. We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimizing processes to enhance team performance.