You will work directly with founders from Octopus Energy, Square, and Meta to scale Zendo’s platform. This high-accountability generalist role spans managing customer pilots end-to-end, defining product requirements, and building the energy services methodology. You will play a critical part in helping data centers safely maximize their power utilization.
Founder's Associate - Product & Ops at Zendo
AI compute is pushing data center power demand to the limit, and Zendo is building the "Energy OS" to solve it. Backed by $2M+ from Fly Ventures and Octopus Ventures, Zendo is unlocking stranded power capacity for the world's most power-dense workloads. As Founder’s Associate, you will work directly with ex-Octopus Energy and Meta founders to bridge product and energy operations. From managing end-to-end customer pilots to defining technical requirements, you will be at the frontlines of the largest infrastructure build-out in history. If you have 2-4 years of energy sector experience and a bias for action, join Zendo on the ground floor to help power the future of AI.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Zendo
Role overview
Energy Management / SoftwareLondon, United KingdomPre-Seed (VC-backed)
Zendo Energy is on a mission to decarbonise computing power.
As AI adoption accelerates, data centres face rising energy costs, unpredictable workloads, and the challenge of operating in increasingly volatile power markets.
Zendo’s software solutions help data centres adapt - optimising energy use with real-time, predictive analytics and unlocking new revenue streams from behind-the-meter assets. We reduce costs, cut emissions, and help operators support the grid - without ever compromising uptime or core performance.
By turning energy from a cost center into a competitive edge, we’re enabling data centres to become smarter, more efficient and ready for the future of computing demand.
Backed by Fly Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Pact VC.
What you will do
- Manage active customer Proof of Concepts (PoCs) from initial scope and data collection through to on-site logistics and final project execution.
- Translate customer feedback and operational pain points into technical product requirements, collaborating closely with the engineering team to iterate on the core platform.
- Develop Zendo’s energy services methodology, creating the repeatable playbooks and models needed to deliver commercial outcomes and unlock stranded capacity for customers.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, specifically within the energy sector, power systems, or a high-growth tech startup.
- Demonstrates a “tech-lean” analytical mindset with proficiency in data visualization tools like Python, Tableau, or Power BI to interpret complex energy data.
- Exhibits a strong bias for action and the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, managing multiple stakeholders and driving projects to completion.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the intersection of AI and energy infrastructure, solving the critical “capacity crunch” that projects data center power consumption to double by 2030.
- Join a high-pedigree founding team with experience from Octopus Energy, Meta, and Square, supported by over $2M in funding from top-tier VCs and Google angels.
- Gain a ground-floor seat with direct founder access and a clear path to a senior or executive role as the company scales into a category leader.
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