Strategy & Ops - MeritFirst

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success thriving in intense, ambiguous environments (start‑ups, consulting, banking, PE, biz‑ops, or equivalent “figure‑it‑out” roles). - Strong analytical toolkit - comfortable with Excel/Sheets, SQL, and basic BI dashboards; able to turn data into clear narratives and action plans. - AI-native: You use AI tools daily to analyze data, explore new ideas, automate workflows, and accelerate decision-making, moving from problem to execution with speed and minimal oversight. - Bias for action: you identify the 80/20, make the call, and ship. - Exceptional written and verbal communication; equally persuasive in investor memos and customer emails. - Ownership mentality: no task too small, no problem someone else’s. Why Join Us?

• Autonomy: rapid growth with outsized ownership and scope

• Meritocracy: We focus on real capabilities, not credentials. You’ll be assessed based on your skills and ability to execute, not the name of your school or employer. - Innovation: Work on cutting-edge projects that challenge the status quo and empower people to succeed. - Backed by the best: We’re funded by 8VC and Slow Ventures, with support from world-class builders like Joe Lonsdale and Sam Lessin who’ve helped scale some of the most influential tech companies of the last decade. Our Process

We practice what we preach. Core to our thesis is that resumes, school names, and pedigree are poor proxies for capability. We want to see what you can actually do. We have designed a hiring process that gives everyone a fair shot to showcase their skills through objective work samples.