Founder's Office operator
Left a stable analyst job at Wells Fargo to own whatever was blocking the founder: growth, finance, operations.
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.
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.
Zero-to-One · Program Design · Ops
I launch the rough version first.
Designed and launched a volunteer-led campus tour program because counselors didn't have time to run tours themselves.
Finance · Ops · Planning
I build the model even when the data doesn't add up yet.
Built the budget and P&L models for 3 schools while the numbers were still scattered across 5+ departments.
Happy to walk through how any of these was built and tracked.
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.
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.
2023 – 2025
Wells Fargo
Financial Analyst
Audited high-risk controls at a US bank.
2022 – 2023
JM Financial · 1949 · E-Cell, IIT Bombay
Growth · Strategy · Research
Built range across growth, strategy, and finance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Anusha Chavan
Internal Audit, Ex-Wells Fargo
I help operators break into Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Growth and Strategy roles at startups.
40+ new roles added daily · ₹499/month
Roles founders post on LinkedIn, in one sheet, so you're among the first to apply.
30-min live call · ₹499
I audit your resume, targeting, and outreach live, so you leave with 3-4 concrete fixes.
60-min live call · ₹999
I rewrite your resume bullet by bullet for Founder's Office, Growth, and Strategy roles. You leave with the finished resume.
Founders reach out to work together. Operators reach out for advice on breaking in. Either way, I reply.
Quick links
LinkedIn for the full picture, my resume, email, or the tracker if you're job hunting.