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Notes on the operator track.
Plain, factual writing on startup operating roles: what they are, who they suit, and how to land them.
2026-05-15
Founders Associate vs Chief of Staff: what's the difference? (2026)
Founders Associate vs Chief of Staff: how they differ in seniority, scope, pay and equity, plus broad EU salary bands (2026), day-to-day examples, and which role to choose.
2026-05-12
What is a Founders Associate? (2026 guide)
What a Founders Associate actually does, who it suits, and what it pays: a broad EU salary band and how equity really works (2026), plus how to land the role and the red flags to avoid.