# Founder's Associate

> David Protein · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-08

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**The Company:**  
David creates tools to help people build muscle and lose fat. Our first products are protein bars, and we’re building a platform for high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout CPG brand at a pivotal stage of growth and work directly with the CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR.

**The Role:**

The Founder’s Associate supports high-priority initiatives and incubates new projects, explores new opportunities, and plants the seeds for the next generation of brands, products, and innovations at David.

We’re looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial generalist who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly, and brings a sense of ownership. 

**What You’ll Do:** 

-   Work directly with the CEO on special projects, including exploring new products and markets
-   Run experiments, test products, and assess viability quickly
-   Take ownership of projects from concept to launch, working across product, supply chain, and go-to-market
-   Scale validated concepts into a potential new brand or business line

## Requirements

-   Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity
-   Proven ability to lead projects independently 
-   Comfortable navigating ambiguity and switching between high-level thinking and hands-on work
-   Self-starting attitude with a love for executing on ideas and moving quickly
-   Low ego, high self-awareness, and eagerness to learn
-   Thinking from first principles and focuses on what works
-   Desire to help build an early-stage CPG company

## Benefits

-   This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week — when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together
-   Salary: $110-140K per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets
-   Company equity opportunity on top of cash compensation
-   100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
-   401(k) with 4% match
-   Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses
-   Substantial and required PTO

## Apply

[Apply at David Protein](https://apply.workable.com/david-protein/j/A9F161DF87/apply)

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