Founders Associate

Are you looking for a life-time opportunity? At Grale, we are building the next generation of sustainable materials to replace plastics globally. As we scale rapidly, we're looking for an exceptional Founder's Associate to work directly with our founders across operations, strategic projects and company growth.

This is an exciting high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems and wants a front-row seat to scaling a world-class ClimateTech company.

Role description:

As the Founders Associate, you work closely with our founders on a variety of tasks and projects. You gain exposure to all aspects of the business and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.This is a great opportunity to learn how to operate in a scaleup, while growing into a more specialised senior role in the company.

You will work across some of the company's most important initiatives, gaining exposure to strategy, operations, partnerships and scaling execution. This is a high-responsibility role for someone who wants a steep learning curve.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drive communication with stakeholders, customers, investors and partners. Help creating presentations and other communication material
• Support with business development, assisting in building partnerships and exploring new opportunities
• Drive high-impact strategic and operational projects that will contribute to growth and development of Grale; create project plans, coordinate and ensure that projects meet targets and timelines
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across partnerships, operations and growth
• Support with calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and handling other administrative tasks to optimize the founders time
• Assist with ongoing order handling, logistics & customer communication
• Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting, tracking and reporting when needed
• Assist with ongoing HR or other ad-hoc tasks when needed

What you bring:

• Experience in a startup, scale-up, consulting or other high-performance environment
• High level of ownership and ability to execute independently
• Ability to prioritize in fast-moving environments with shifting demands
• Results-oriented with a determination to meet deadlines
• Structured problem solver with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize in fast-moving environments with shifting demands
• Strong people skills with the ability to build trust and manage stakeholders
• Strong business judgment and communication skills
• Ambitious, proactive and eager to grow alongside a scaling company
• Fluent speaking and writing skills in both English and Swedish are a must
• Strong curiosity for technology, with a drive to adopt tools, AI and software that improve speed and scalability
• A genuine interest in startups, entrepreneurship and innovation

What you get:

• A front-row seat to scaling one of Europe's most exciting ClimateTech startups.
• High ownership and steep learning curve from day one.
• Work alongside Grales founders: serial-entrepreneurs with exit and IPO experience, featured on Forbes 30 under 30 and awarded Prince Daniel Fellowship.
• Opportunity to grow rapidly as the company scales globally.
• Modern office in central Stockholm
• Wellness benefits, breakfast and regular team activities

At Grale, we are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product.

About Grale:

Imagine a world free from microplastics where our planet thrives. At Grale, we're not just imagining it - we're building it. Plastics are made from petroleum and remain in our environment for thousands of years, while microplastics have already found their way into our oceans, food, and even our bodies. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. We're here to change that - and we're looking for passionate people to join us.

🏆 Grale has been awarded Global Tech Innovator - selected among 2,000 technology companies worldwide

🥇 Grale has been named the Sweden's winner of "Nordic Innovation Award 2026" by Swedish patent office (PRV)

🏆 Ranked #31 on the Sifted 250: Fastest growing startups in Europe 2025

🥇 Awarded the World's Most Innovative Sustainability Startup - selected from 1,400 companies globally

Interested?

We are interviewing continuously with the aim of filling the position as soon as possible. Apply today to join a team shaping a sustainable future! 🌱

This is a full-time role and requires on-site presence at our office in Stockholm.
Please note: We are not looking for assistance from recruitment agencies or external consultancies.