Chief of Staff at Respan

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 hig