What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff position at Anon?
About Anon
Anon is building the identity layer for the automated internet. Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50 customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.
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We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit careers.anon.com.
About the Role
As Chief of Staff at Anon, you'll work directly with the founders to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across the organization. This role combines high-level strategy with hands-on execution, giving you broad impact during a period of rapid growth. You'll build and optimize critical business functions while supporting the founders in scaling Anon's culture, team, and operations.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Operations & Planning
Drive company-wide goal-setting and strategic planning processes
Lead critical cross-functional initiatives from conception to implementation
Create and maintain dashboards for key business metrics and KPIs
Develop and implement scalable operational processes across functions
Financial & Business Operations
Own financial planning, reporting, and analysis
Manage expenses, payroll, and vendor relationships
Drive fundraising preparation and investor relations
Oversee legal and compliance requirements
Team & Culture Building
Support recruiting and hiring across all functions
Design and implement employee onboarding programs
Help scale company culture and internal communications
Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
What We're Looking ForTechnical Requirements
3-6 years experience as a founder or early employee at high-growth startups; we will also consider top-tier management consulting or investment banking
Track record of building and scaling operational systems at early-stage companies
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities using modern tools
Expert proficiency with modern operations stack (Linear, Mixpanel, Notion, Google Sheets, Ashby)
Experience with AI tools, platforms, and developer ecosystems is a plus
Prior experience running strategic initiatives or 0->
1 operations
Culture and Mindset
Builder mentality with examples of scaled systems, processes, or companies
Self-starter attitude with proven ability to identify and solve problems independently
Commitment to high-performance culture including nights and weekends when needed
Exceptional organizational skills with obsessive attention to detail
Outstanding written and verbal communication across technical and business contexts
Desire to work in a collaborative, in-person environment in San Francisco
Experience We Value
Founded or been an early employee (first 10) at a venture-backed startup
Led operations or chief of staff role at a high-growth technology company
Managed complex stakeholders including investors, board members, and executives
Built and scaled teams from