Chief of Staff at YC AI Startup | CoS-01
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Chief of Staff | Voice AI Startup (YC and Bessemer-backed)
Location: San Francisco, CA (In-office)
Remuneration: $130k-$160k + generous equity
Employment Type: Full-time
At Dynamism.io, we are thrilled to partner with a YC-backed voice AI startup to help them find a Chief of Staff. This strategic role is ideal for professionals with a background in consulting or operations within high-growth tech environments who are passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration and scalability. As a key member of the leadership team, the Chief of Staff will play a crucial role in shaping the startup’s strategic direction and operational efficiency as they build out their real-time voice AI infrastructure.
Role Overview
As Chief of Staff, you will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. This role requires a high level of strategic thinking and adaptability, ideal for candidates with experience in consulting (preferably at an MBB firm—McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) or within fast-scaling tech startups. You will be instrumental in shaping the company's future, ensuring operational alignment and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the CEO to define and execute the strategic roadmap, aligning cross-functional teams on company-wide objectives.
- Project Leadership: Own and manage complex, cross-functional initiatives to support scalability, infrastructure resilience, and overall organizational efficiency.
- Operational Efficiency: Develop and implement processes for streamlined communication, efficient project management, and accountability across departments.
- Executive Decision Support: Conduct in-depth research and analysis to inform high-impact executive decisions, focusing on areas such as infrastructure scaling and real-time system demands.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Foster collaboration and alignment between engineering, product, and operational teams, ensuring clarity on key projects and milestones.
- Board & Investor Relations: Prepare materials for board meetings and investor updates, emphasizing progress, strategy, and the company's mission.
Core Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years in a high-impact, strategic role, ideally within MBB consulting or a high-growth tech startup environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Skills:
- Expertise in project management and complex data analysis.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the company's mission to various stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Tableau) and experience managing high-stakes projects.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Consulting Background: Previous experience at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG, with a focus on large-scale, strategic initiatives.
- Startup Experience: Experience in early-stage or high-growth tech companies, especially in roles involving infrastructure, cloud platforms, or distributed systems.
Candidate Process
- Introductory Call with Richard at Dynamism: Initial call to discuss motivations and a brief background check.
- Introductory Call with the CEO: Discussion on strategic fit and approach to the Chief of Staff role.
- In-Office Meeting with the Leadership Team: An onsite meeting in San Francisco to dive deeper into the startup’s vision, culture, and goals.