What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff to CEO at Early-stage AI Startup position at Bloom Talent?
Stealth AI company founded by veteran AI researchers and backed by top-tier investors is looking for a Chief of Staff to be the CEO's right hand. This is an exceptional opportunity to have unparalleled visibility into an innovative AI company during a critical growth phase. As the CoS, you will own core EA tasks, but more importantly, you'll concentrate on operationalizing the CEO's vision and help establish the foundation for ongoing growth through team management, recruitment, employee programs, relationship management, and fundraising support. You'll be a strategic partner who can identify areas to add value and proactively leverage the CEO's bandwidth. Someone who brings a genuine startup mentality, has previously navigated growth stages, and will take immediate ownership of strategic initiatives. This is a primarily in-office role based in the Financial District in San Francisco, joining a close-knit, experienced team of 6. 150-190K DOE equity, benefits, and flexible PTO.
- Lead and manage projects with a direct impact on business growth, ensuring strategic priorities are executed efficiently.
- Oversee team management, particularly for the global, contract data team (~100 employees), facilitating communication, organizing meetings, and setting office hours to maintain alignment and motivation.
- Sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top talent. Creating and managing pipelines, reaching out to prospects, and running an efficient interview process.
- Assist in assessing and implementing employee programs by researching best practices, recommending platforms, and fostering company culture as they scale.
- Supporting CEO in fundraising efforts, including preparing documentation, managing investor relationships, and crafting investor updates.
- Create and refine presentations, draft slides, and compile relevant data to support key business initiatives.
- Manage and optimize professional relationships, capturing and maintaining touch points with investors, candidates, and other stakeholders.
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, implementing structured schedules that balance deep work, creative focus, and strategic priorities.
- Oversee email communications, including direct inbox management, drafting correspondence, and optimizing executive time through efficient messaging.
- Previous experience in an Operational or strategic Executive Assistant role in an early-stage, high-growth environment.
- Savvy with startup operations. Ideally have experience navigating various stages and supporting fundraising, hiring, and scaling efforts.
- Strong belief in the company's mission and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing organization.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to identify tasks to offload and execute independently.
- Strategic thinker who aligns with executive goals, contributing insights and recommendations to optimize business operations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure smooth operational execution.
- Proficiency in G-Suite, Slack, WhatsApp, and familiarity with onboarding tools such as Warp.
