Chief of Staff

Hostie

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in strategy, operations, or project management
  • Top-tier MBA preferred from institutions like HBS, Wharton, or Sloan
  • Background in consulting, investment banking, or early-stage startups
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and writing abilities
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
  • Demonstrated ownership and proactive mindset

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Leadership Team to define priorities and strategic initiatives
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform growth decisions
  • Project manage cross-functional initiatives with clear scope and timelines
  • Create and maintain operational metrics and KPI frameworks
  • Collaborate with sales and customer success teams on expansion strategies
  • Work with product and engineering to propose operational improvements
  • Assist with investor communications and support fundraising efforts

Benefits

  • Exposure to the core functions of a venture-backed startup
  • Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and Leadership Team
  • Involvement in high-impact projects across the company
  • Chance to develop strategic partnerships and GTM execution skills
  • Access to insights into venture fundraising and investor relations
Full Job Description
This is a founder's office role designed for someone who wants to experience what it's like to build a company from the ground up. You will work directly with the CEO and Leadership Team as well as our investors and operators to lead important initiatives at the company, spanning strategy, product, GTM, partnerships, and fundraising. The Chief of Staff acts as a force multiplier for the Leadership Team, helping turn ideas into execution, ensuring the organization stays aligned as we grow, and jumping on some of the company's most pressing issues in a very fast paced environment. What You'll Work On Projects will vary depending on company priorities, but may include: Company Strategy - Partner with the Leadership Team on defining priorities, strategic initiatives, and company planning - Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business case development to inform growth decisions - Project manage cross-functional initiatives sourced from the CEO and customer feedback, by defining scope, owners, and timelines - Create and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and KPI frameworks to track business performance Go To Market - Work with the sales and customer success teams to develop new expansion strategies - Iterate on standardized GTM playbooks to continuously sharpening how we plan and execute launches Product & Operations - Work with product and engineering to identify operational improvements - Translate customer feedback into product insights Fundraising & Investor Relations - Assist with investor communications and board materials - Support strategic fundraising initiatives Who This Role Is Ideal For We're looking for someone who thrives in fast paced environments and wants to learn how startups scale from the inside. Ideal candidates may come from: - Top MBA programs (HBS, GSB, Wharton, Haas, Sloan, etc.) - Consulting or investment banking backgrounds - Early-stage startup experience - Strong analytical and problem solving environments You likely have: - Exceptional curiosity and grit - Strong communication and writing ability - Comfort operating in ambiguity - A bias toward action and ownership What You'll Gain This role provides exposure to the core functions of building a venture-backed startup, including: - Company strategy - Operations - Product development - Venture fundraising - Strategic partnerships - GTM execution

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