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Founder's Office operator

I solve the problem, then build the system so there's nothing left to fix.

Rohan Surana

Left a stable analyst job at Wells Fargo to own whatever was blocking the founder: growth, finance, operations.

100+people paid for a product I built, in the last 30 days.

Proof of Work

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Most startup problems sit between functions. Here's what that's looked like in practice.

Product · Distribution · Zero-to-One

I built it because I needed it myself.

Built and run a paid product: the Startup Operator Roles Tracker

I collect the Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Growth and Strategy roles that founders post straight to their feed into one sheet, and run everything around it: pricing, LinkedIn content, checkout and delivery.

100+bought in the last 30 days
40+new roles added daily

Zero-to-One · Program Design · Ops

I launch the rough version first.

Campus Tour Program: from problem to live in weeks

Designed and launched a volunteer-led campus tour program because counselors didn't have time to run tours themselves.

13+volunteers trained
50+staff onboarded

Finance · Ops · Planning

I build the model even when the data doesn't add up yet.

P&L forecasting for 3 schools, with incomplete data

Built the budget and P&L models for 3 schools while the numbers were still scattered across 5+ departments.

3schools modelled
5+departments consolidated

Happy to walk through how any of these was built and tracked.

Journey

Finance → Operations → Growth → GTM

I've done all four myself.

Wherever you're stuck, I'll take it from there.

2026 – 2026

VTSP.com

Founder's Office

Drove growth and built GTM systems for a US EdTech startup.

  • Sourced and validated 6,000+ student leads
  • Tested acquisition channels across Reddit & Discord
  • Built creator and counselor partnership pipelines
  • Led sponsorship outreach to 1,500+ Fortune 500 leaders

2025 – 2026

Operator Transition

8–9 months

Left stability. Sat in ambiguity, on purpose.

Spent 8 to 9 months talking to founders and operators about what the job actually was.

Landed on this: great operators find what's blocking the business and fix it across functions, without waiting to be asked. That's what led to my third Founder's Office role.

2025 – 2025

Rishihood University

Founder's Office

Built the P&Ls and the systems around them.

  • Forecasted budgets and P&Ls across 3 schools
  • Reworked campus operations and food costs
  • Led hiring and projects across departments
  • Launched a zero-to-one Campus Tour Program

2023 – 2025

Wells Fargo

Financial Analyst

Audited high-risk controls at a US bank.

  • Audited 8+ high-risk operational controls
  • Reported findings to senior leadership
  • Automated parts of QA testing using QA software tools

2022 – 2023

JM Financial · 1949 · E-Cell, IIT Bombay

Growth · Strategy · Research

Built range across growth, strategy, and finance.

  • FinTech strategy research at JM Financial
  • Founder support and community building at 1949
  • Marketing and audience growth at IIT Bombay E-Cell

2022

Harvard HPAIR

Scholar & Delegate

Selected from 10,000+ global applicants.

Awarded a 50% scholarship to attend the Harvard Asia Conference.

Every move on this list was the less certain option. I'd choose it again.

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Recommendations

People can judge my work better than I can. Here's what founders, managers, and colleagues had to say.

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Rohan is always motivated, has a great work ethic combined with drive to achieve goals and take ownership.

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Tushar Khandelwal

Founder, Basil Executive Search

Directly managed Rohan

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Rohan is an ambitious and driven individual who consistently brings a positive and easy-going attitude to every project. He has a clear vision for growth and doesn't hesitate to take initiative or step up when needed. His ability to stay calm under pressure and collaborate effectively makes him a valuable team player. I'm confident he'll continue to achieve great things in his career.

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Venkat Sai Athmakuri

Chartered Accountant

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Rohan is quite dedicated and is self motivated to take initiatives. He brought creativity to lead generation, often figuring unique and effective approaches.

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Apurva Mittal

Rishihood · Ex-Apple · BITS Pilani

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Rohan Surana is a proactive problem-solver, his conviction is extraordinary towards his career and due to which he delivers with confidence and efficiency.

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Nikhil Arya

Faculty, Rishihood University

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Worked with Rohan on multiple student experience initiatives, and he was always proactive, reliable, and full of energy. He made sure everything ran smoothly and students felt truly welcomed. A dependable teammate who gets things done!

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Nishi Sharma

Assistant Manager, Rishihood

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I had the pleasure of working with Rohan at Wells Fargo. He brings progressive ideas and a strategic mindset to every project, consistently driving results. His dedication, problem-solving skills, and collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to any team. I'm confident and I do believe that he will excel in any role he takes on next.

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Sai Vardhan Gajula

Quality Assurance, Wells Fargo

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I had the pleasure of working with Rohan at Wells Fargo, and I can confidently say he is a dedicated and skilled professional. He was always patient, knowledgeable, and willing to assist his team members through every step. His attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and teamwork have been invaluable in our projects. Rohan consistently delivers high-quality work and is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure success. His mentorship, professionalism, positive attitude, and collaborative spirit make him a great asset to any team. I highly recommend Rohan for any future endeavors!

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Naser Hussain M.

Audit & Advisory, Wells Fargo

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I have worked with Rohan as a part of the same team at Wells Fargo and working with him has been a great experience. He consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and professionalism. What stands out the most is his humble nature and support for the team. Rohan always encouraged others and contributed to a positive work environment. He has been really helpful and it was a great learning experience working alongside him.

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Tejaswini P

Quality Assurance, Wells Fargo

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Hey Rohan, It was great working with you at Wells Fargo, our journey had learnings together, ideas shared and plans executed on the way. Although it was not for very long. But, ample amount of time to know that you are one of the kind to make a name for yourself in life. Professionally, you are dedicated, ambitious & visionary. All the best, hoping to work with you again in the future.

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Syed Awais Ahmed

Business Execution, Wells Fargo

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I really enjoyed working with you. You demonstrated exceptional kindness and empathy towards others. You were super reliable and respectful of others and their time, always showed up on time and ready to go! You made every interaction a joy and you were a total curiosity-seeker kinda person. Possessed extensive knowledge on various subjects, I've gained so much valuable knowledge from you. I have so much admiration and respect for you. Thanks man. Let's stay in touch and explore future opportunities!

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Anusha Chavan

Internal Audit, Ex-Wells Fargo

Services

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