The Founder's Office Role: From Execution to Strategic Impact
We’re back with the next edition of the FOC Community Mixer, this time in collaboration with Onsurity and supported by Mad About Parties and Everything Design.
This closed-door gathering brings together top-tier Founder's Office professionals, Chiefs of Staff, and high-agency generalists from across the startup and operator ecosystem. Join us for an evening of candid conversations, real talk on career arcs, and meaningful connections with people who are building from the inside out.
Our theme for the evening: "The Founder's Office Role: From Execution to Strategic Impact"
We’ll unpack how the FO/CoS role serves as a launchpad for driving high-leverage initiatives, accelerating company-building, and shaping the next generation of entrepreneurial operators.
Featuring a Power-Packed Panel:
Speakers (alphabetic order)
Ankit Dhingra – Chief of Staff, Cloudphysician
A problem-solver with 13+ years of experience across consulting, startups, and corporates, Ankit specializes in leading complex, data-driven programs and building operational excellence across industries.Dinesh Menon – Founder's Office, Onsurity
With 16+ years of experience across startups, banking, and tech, Dinesh leads strategy and investor relations at Onsurity, bringing a deep focus on business governance and scaling operations.Rishi Gaurav Bhatnagar – Founder's Office, Atlan
A product thinker at the intersection of art, design, and tech, Rishi is known for storytelling, rapid prototyping, and championing behavior change through impactful product experiences.Vidhya S – Chief of Staff, Target
A seasoned strategy and ops leader with 15+ years of experience, Vidhya brings sharp execution focus and high-EQ leadership to complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced tech environments.
Moderator
Saurav Khater, Chief of Staff at Bioprime & Co-Founder of FOC
Currently driving strategy and finance at Bioprime, Saurav brings cross-functional expertise across finance, investor relations, ops, HR, Digital and GTM domains from his time at startups and Big4 firms.
Compere
Hrithik Kedia, Founder's Office at Primus & Co-Founder of FOC
Blending his love for startups, people, and problem-solving, Hrithik drives cross-functional strategy and growth initiatives. At Primus, he operates at the intersection of business and impact to shape the future of eldercare in India.
This session will offer insights into:
Translating ambiguity into clarity and execution
How FO roles act as strategic accelerators for org-wide impact
Navigating cross-functional chaos and enabling leadership
Lessons from operators who’ve built, scaled, and pivoted
Agenda:
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Registrations, Welcome & Networking
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion
8:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Open Q&A
8:15 PM Onwards | Food, Drinks & Networking
Come for the insight, stay for the conversations. This evening is curated for those who thrive in the unstructured, make sense of chaos, and deliver impact where it matters most.
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