Chief of Staff to Tech Founder

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Chief of Staff to partner directly with the Co-CEO of a fast-growing AI media company. This is a unique opportunity to work at the center of the business, helping drive priorities, accelerate decision-making, and ensure the successful execution of key initiatives across the organization.

This role is ideal for a high-performing operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated by the opportunity to help build and scale a category-defining company. Acting as an extension of the Co-CEO, you will translate ideas into action, maintain alignment across teams, and help maximize the impact of the executive team.

Key Responsibilities
-Partner closely with the Co-CEO and executive leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and company priorities.
-Translate high-level objectives into actionable plans with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability.
-Capture and synthesize insights from customer, investor, partner, and industry conversations, ensuring appropriate follow-through.
-Maintain visibility across critical initiatives and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies.
-Identify operational bottlenecks and drive solutions to improve execution and organizational effectiveness.
-Collaborate cross-functionally across Product, Engineering, Research, Partnerships, Go-to-Market, Finance, and Operations.
-Develop a deep understanding of the company's products, technology, customers, and competitive landscape.
-Lead special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Co-CEO as business needs evolve.

Qualifications
-3–5+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy, operations, or high-growth startups.
-Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive execution across multiple stakeholders.
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.
-Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a bias toward action and ownership.
-Technical aptitude and curiosity, with the ability to quickly understand emerging technologies and AI-driven products.
-Comfortable operating across strategic discussions and hands-on execution.
-Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building systems, processes, and scalable solutions from the ground up.

This position is based in New York City.

Compensation: $170,000-200,000, DOE