AI Operator | A-Players

About A-Players A-Players is a premier service company that places high-performing Business Associates with early-stage US tech startups. We don't staff generalists - we match operators with founders who need real execution capacity where it matters most. In this role, you'll work directly with founders and their teams as a Business Associate with a strong AI and systems focus. Your job is to spot where manual work is slowing things down and build the workflows that fix it. The Role This is not a technical or engineering role. It's a business and systems role for someone who understands how teams operate, identifies inefficiencies fast, and uses AI tools to simplify workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and bring structure into daily operations. You'll be embedded with a US startup and work closely with a founder, C-level executive, or head of a function - depending on the placement. The work varies, but the through-line is the same: you think in systems, you build things that work, and you make the team around you faster. Some placements are heavy on automation and tooling. Others focus more on operational structure - building the systems a startup never had time to set up properly. What's consistent: strong analytical thinking, comfort with AI tools, and the ability to go from identifying a problem to shipping a solution without much hand-holding. What You'll Do Workflow analysis & automation • Map how teams currently operate across ops, sales, marketing, and product - then identify where manual work can be reduced or eliminated • Build AI-powered workflows that replace repetitive tasks and create visibility where there was none • Design and implement systems that scale - not quick fixes that break in two weeks Examples of what this looks like in practice: • Automate invoicing flows - Stripe Airtable or Notion, with reminders and tracking built in • Build CRM systems with enrichment, pipeline tracking, and reporting • Design communication systems - classification, routing, draft replies - so nothing falls through the cracks • Consolidate data from tools like email, WhatsApp, and Zoom into one place the team can actually use Operations & tooling • Set up and maintain lightweight systems in Notion, Airtable, or Google Sheets that give founders visibility without adding overhead • Connect tools using integrations, webhooks, or no-code platforms so data moves automatically instead of manually • Document what you build clearly enough that someone else can maintain it Founder & team support • Work closely with the founder or functional lead to understand priorities and translate them into systems that stick • Flag inefficiencies and propose solutions proactively - don't wait to be asked • Communicate clearly about what you're building, why, and what it will change What We're Looking For Hard skills • Hands-on experience with LLM tools - Claude, ChatGPT - in real workflows, not just experimentation • Experience building multi-step automations using n8n or similar tools • Ability to connect tools and move data using integrations, webhooks, or no-code platforms • Experience working with structured data in Airtable, Notion, or Google Sheets • Understanding of core business workflows - CRM pipelines, reporting, communication systems • Experience using advanced AI environments such as Claude Projects, Claude Code, or similar Nice to have: deeper experience with APIs or light scripting; experience with Gemini or Microsoft Copilot. Mindset & work style • You've built automations that replaced real manual work - not just demos or prototypes • You think in systems, not tasks - you see the upstream cause, not just the downstream symptom • You take initiative and act without waiting for instructions • You can clearly explain what you built, why it works, and what it changed • Low hand-holding required - you work from context, not step-by-step direction How the Trial Works Before placement with a client, every AI Operator completes a 3-day paid trial. You'll work through test cases developed by A-Players - realistic startup scenarios that reflect what the role actually looks like day to day. This isn't a formality. It's a calibration: we use it to understand how you think, how you build, and whether there's a strong fit before moving to a client interview. It protects your time as much as ours. What Being an A-Players BA Means • Remote-first work in a high-performing, globally distributed team • Performance-based growth with transparent salary and role reviews • Strong ownership culture - initiative, judgment, and impact are what move you forward • 20 paid vacation days + unlimited sick leave • Continuous learning through internal workshops, training, and access to our knowledge base • Access to premium tools How We Hire • Initial interview with the Team Lead • 3-day paid trial - test cases evaluated by A-Players • In-depth interview with our CEO (for some candidates) • ...