Chief of Staff (CEO's Office)
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the CEO's external capital agenda by managing investor target lists, sequencing, diligence, and follow-through for the next 12 months. Deliver unedited decks and memos for investors, board members, and strategic partners while building repeatable systems for high-stakes external relationships. Prepare and drive follow-through on nine-figure commercial partnerships with frontier AI labs, maintaining briefing docs and 24-hour response protocols. Execute confidential special projects requiring judgment and discretion, bringing recommendations rather than questions. This role operates at the pace of the CEO, involving extensive international travel and non-standard hours to support global stakeholders. Submit a writing sample as part of the application process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university with a strong record of academic excellence
- 2+ years at a top-tier Silicon Valley venture firm—Associate or Senior Associate
- Exceptional written communication skills with experience producing investment memos, board materials, executive communications, or strategic presentations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust across senior stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, up to 75%, and operate with flexibility around business-critical events and international schedules
- Full-time, in-office role with time in both our Palo Alto and San Francisco offices and the flexibility to support the CEO wherever business requires
- Up to 75% domestic and international travel
- Flexibility to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones
- One writing sample you're proud of, such as an investment memo, board memo, strategic analysis, presentation, or similar work
Desired Qualifications
- Background that combines venture capital with prior experience in management consulting or investment banking
- 2–5 years at a top-tier Silicon Valley venture firm—Associate or Senior Associate
- Existing relationships within the Silicon Valley venture, growth equity, or frontier AI ecosystem
- Experience supporting fundraising, capital formation, M&A, or strategic partnerships
- Experience working directly with CEOs or executive leadership teams
- Familiarity with enterprise software, AI infrastructure, or frontier AI markets
- Experience preparing executives for board meetings, investor meetings, or strategic negotiations
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