About Us
Artificial Societies (societies.io) helps Fortune 500 organisations understand how real-world audiences think, feel, and respond — without the cost, delay, or limitations of traditional research. We build large-scale simulated populations grounded in real-world data, enabling clients to test messages, strategies, and concepts.
We're backed by Y Combinator, Point72 Ventures, and Kindred Capital, with over 100 months of capital runway, and work with leading organisations across technology, financial services, communications, and corporate affairs.
We're a lean and highly effective team. We move fast, hold a high bar, and trust each other to own outcomes end-to-end. The culture is collaborative but low-ego: ideas win on merit, not seniority.
The Role
This is a founding operator role. We are hiring one person only. The bar is high.
This is not a traditional operations role. There is no fixed scope. You will work directly with the CEO & CPO to increase the output of the company — across anything required to make the machine run faster.
This role is about doing things that don't scale. We're looking for someone who is execution-first — someone who gets things done quickly, takes ownership, and is willing to do whatever is required to create value.
You should be comfortable:
- Jumping into messy, undefined problems
- Doing manual, unglamorous work when needed
- Prioritising speed and impact over elegance
- Leveraging AI to 10x your output
Over time, you'll improve and systemise what works — but only after you understand it deeply.
What You'll Do
- Operate across everything — handle tasks across client acquisition, delivery, and internal operations (legal, finance). Own scheduling, logistics, travel, and coordination. Draft outbound messages and follow-ups. Support client projects by drafting research plans, analysing results, and producing reports.
- Do whatever it takes to move things forward — solve problems quickly, even if the solution is scrappy. Step into gaps without being asked. Handle both high-leverage and low-leverage tasks with equal ownership.
- Act as a force multiplier — take things off the founders' plates and get them done end-to-end. Identify what's worth systemising vs what isn't. Use tools (including AI) to increase speed and quality when appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- Very high capability. You can operate across domains (legal, accounting, client work) without hand-holding.
- Execution-first. You get things done quickly and to a high standard.
- Objective-driven agency. You take a goal and figure out how to deliver it — without needing step-by-step guidance.
- High output. You use tools (including AI) to 10x your productivity.
We do not require a specific background or degree.
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
- Are happy doing both high-leverage work and basic execution
- Are an all-rounder — highly capable across multiple domains
- Learn quickly by doing, not by theorising
- Are curious about human behaviour and decision-making
- Are confident using tools (including AI or code) to get things done when useful
What This Role Is Not
- Not a strategy-only role
- Not a narrowly defined job
- Not for someone who wants to optimise systems before understanding them
- Not for someone who needs structure or clear boundaries
Logistics
- Location: London, in-office
- Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
- Equity: Up to 0.3%
Why Join Now
You'll be working directly with the founders at an early stage, with full visibility into how a company is built and scaled.
This is a role with outsized ownership and learning. If you perform, your scope will expand quickly.