Chief of Staff - Growing Venture Firm, SF

About the Role

A growing venture firm is looking for a Chief of Staff to work side by side with leadership and serve as a key connector across strategy, operations, and execution. This is a fast-moving, high-ownership position for someone who performs well in uncertain environments and wants to help shape an investment firm from an early stage.

The role spans a broad mix of work, including investment workflow design, firm-wide planning, communications, capital markets support, and one-off strategic initiatives.

Strategic Operations

• Create and continuously refine internal processes that support the full investment workflow.
• Prepare and facilitate weekly investment meetings and keep firm operating rhythms organized.
• Develop practical systems and tools such as CRM setups, Notion workspaces, and internal trackers to improve follow-through and efficiency.
• Contribute to broader planning and strategy initiatives across the firm.

Marketing & Brand

• Coordinate outside specialists and vendors, including PR, event partners, and fractional marketing support.
• Help shape and implement the firm’s brand positioning and communications approach.
• Organize events, founder dinners, and ecosystem-building activities.
• Strengthen and nurture relationships with founders, investors, and operators in a targeted network.

Capital Markets & Secondaries

• Assist with opportunities related to secondary transactions.
• Work with bankers, brokers, and legal advisors to keep transaction execution moving.
• Support investor-facing communication and other capital markets efforts.
• Gain exposure to fundraising strategy and LP relationship management.

Firm Building & Special Projects

• Drive or support internal initiatives such as office buildout, vendor evaluation, and budgeting.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding new hires.
• Create and manage a network of external advisors.
• Take on additional special projects as needed.

Qualifications

The firm is seeking a professional with 5 to 10 years of experience, ideally with a background in management consulting, strategy and operations, or a Chief of Staff function. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school is required, and an MBA is preferred.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-minded, and comfortable tackling complex problems in a structured way. Strong emotional intelligence, clear thinking, and solid problem-solving ability are important, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You should be ready to handle a wide range of tasks, work hands-on when needed, communicate directly with demanding stakeholders, and adapt quickly as priorities shift. Interest in AI, frontier technologies, or venture capital is also important for this role.

Additional Information

Employment type: full-time. Work location: San Francisco Bay Area, onsite.