Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff at Respan — Alameda, CA, US
- Company: Respan
- Location: Alameda, CA, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 1–250000 / year
- Posted: 2026-07-17
About this role
What we’re building
Respan is building the self-driving observability and evals platform for AI teams, used by 60+ YC companies and hundreds of AI teams.
The role
As Chief of Staff, you will be embedded with the founding team and operate across every function. One week you might be preparing a board deck, the next you are redesigning an internal workflow or scoping a new GTM motion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, moves fast, and wants a front-row seat to building a company from the ground up.
What you’ll do:
Partner with founders to define and execute on company priorities
Drive cross-functional initiatives from planning through completion
Build and improve internal processes, reporting, and team operations
Prepare materials for fundraising, board meetings, and key partnerships
Identify bottlenecks and unblock the team wherever needed
What you must have:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to context-switch quickly and operate with minimal direction
Familiarity with SaaS metrics
Willingness to work in person in Bay Area, CA
Strong plus:
Ex-founder strongly preferred
Experience in operations or a high-growth startup
Fundraising or developer tools experience