Chief of Staff

About Brainbase

Brainbase is to AI workers what Retool is to internal tools.

Very soon every company will have an AI workforce working alongside their human team. At Brainbase we let businesses create their own enterprise-grade AI workers. Everyone from SMBs to government agencies are choosing us to create workers that do everything from outbound sales calls to customer support.

Brainbase is built on an entirely new type of AI agent our founder developed during his PhD at Harvard, which allows for more complex workflows on a longer time horizon, enabling us to move entire workloads from human employees to AI workers.

Our company was founded in January 2024 and have raised a seed round from YC, 500 Global and other top tier firms, with participation from the founders of Youtube and Hubspot, as well as many top YC alumni.

About The Role

As the Chief of Staff at Brainbase, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. Working closely with our CEO and founding team, you will help shape company culture, streamline processes, and facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization.

You will be the right hand to the CEO, enabling them to focus on scaling the business by handling critical day-to-day operations, managing key projects, and serving as a liaison between departments. Your contributions will be instrumental in bringing AI to the enterprise and positioning Brainbase as a leader in the industry.

Who's a Good Fit?

We think you should apply if the following sounds like you:

• Resourceful – You’ve been known to get a lot done with very little, whether it is time, money or compute
• Resilient – You don’t quit when something is difficult, only when you have realized a better way to do it
• Decisive – You can make informed decisions under stress with incomplete data, and move on to the next task (no hedging)
• L̶i̶k̶e̶ Love difficult problems – You like working at puzzles, chess or anything that you’re not immediately good at
• Fun – You can smile/joke/enjoy yourself through the pain and the slog, and can lift up others even when things are objectively not going well

What We're Looking For?

In addition to the personal qualities mentioned above, this role requires the following:

Must Haves

• Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate
• US work permit (we do not currently sponsor H1-Bs; OPTs are fine)
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or operations roles
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take initiative

Good to Haves

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment
• Familiarity with the AI industry
• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, etc.)
• Experience with fundraising and investor relations
• Demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit (side projects, previous ventures)

NSFABIQ - Not So Frequently Asked But Important Questions

• 🧠 Why should I join Brainbase and not start my own startup?

If you’re accepted into our team, there is no question that we believe you’re capable of running your company. In fact you can be sure that we have all the faith in you that you’ll probably start your own unicorn at some point. But startups are (famously) hard, and it’s usually good practice to see how a good one is run before you start your own. This is truer than ever with the current AI boom, where you really want to see what sets a great AI company from a mediocre one.

As a founding member of our team, you’ll get to experience all the great parts of being a founder (autonomy, talking to customers, shipping, culture creation) without any of the overhead (fundraising, operations, taxes). In the end, if you choose to leave to start your own journey, we’ll do everything we can to support you.

• 🧠 I'd like to join, but I don't think I'm Chief of Staff material.

If you're in doubt but meet the Must-Haves listed above, we encourage you to apply. Exceptional people often underestimate their capabilities. We value diverse perspectives and might see potential in you that you haven't recognized yet

• 🧠 What's the application process like?

We tailor our application process based on your resume and experiences. Generally, you can expect: 1. Initial Screening Call – A conversation to get to know you and discuss your interest in the role. 2. Case Study or Project – A take-home assignment or virtual exercise to assess your problem-solving skills. 3. Onsite Paid Trial Week – A one-week immersive experience at our offices to work with the team and showcase your abilities.