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We are a collective group of operators serving a unique function of our respective businesses; the Chief of Staff. Join us as we share stories, lessons, thoughts and ideas of the CoS role and challenges faced building technology companies from the ground up.

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  • Who, What, When, Where: How to hire a Chief of Staff

    Who, What, When, Where: How to hire a Chief of Staff

    One of the most common requests I get is to help people with CoS hiring. Here’s how to get it right.
    Go to the profile of Gillian O'Brien
    Gillian O'Brien
    Mar 1, 2022
    How to Craft the Perfect Chief of Staff Job Description

    How to Craft the Perfect Chief of Staff Job Description

    A Chief of Staff may be your next best hire, but finding the right person for the job isn’t so easy.
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    Apr 8, 2021
    State of Chief of Staff in Tech — 2021

    State of Chief of Staff in Tech — 2021

    The Chief of Staff role is trending. The role first started getting attention in Tech when high-profile execs like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel…
    Go to the profile of Vedika Jain
    Vedika Jain
    Jun 14, 2021
    Trending
    Lessons from the CEO’s office

    Lessons from the CEO’s office

    Hi, I’m Eva-Marie, and I recently wrapped up my 2 year Chief of Staff rotation at Springboard. At the 365 day mark, I put together a post…
    Go to the profile of Eva-Marie Costello
    Eva-Marie Costello
    Jun 21, 2022
    How to get a Job as a Chief of Staff

    How to get a Job as a Chief of Staff

    The Chief of Staff role has transcended beyond the political landscape into the tech, media and venture capital world. In the past few…
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    May 7, 2018
    The Chief of Staff Role: How To Find the Right Fit in the Interview Process

    The Chief of Staff Role: How To Find the Right Fit in the Interview Process

    “Before the Interview” — CEOs — Candidates
    Go to the profile of Maxine Litre
    Maxine Litre
    Mar 4, 2018
    My first year as Chief of Staff at Dover: 7–40 employees, 3–23M in funding, 60–150+ customers

    My first year as Chief of Staff at Dover: 7–40 employees, 3–23M in funding, 60–150+ customers

    What a CoS does at a seed/Series A startup, and how my role evolved over time.
    Go to the profile of Gillian O'Brien
    Gillian O'Brien
    Aug 10, 2021
    365 days as a Chief of Staff

    365 days as a Chief of Staff

    On reaching the one year anniversary of being in a Chief of Staff role, I wanted to reflect on some of my quick-win learnings. I hope that…
    Go to the profile of Eva-Marie Costello
    Eva-Marie Costello
    Apr 8, 2021
    How the Chief of Staff Role is like a game of Survivor (Part II)

    How the Chief of Staff Role is like a game of Survivor (Part II)

    Go to the profile of Will Holtz
    Will Holtz
    Feb 21, 2021
    2021: the year of the Chief of Staff?

    2021: the year of the Chief of Staff?

    If you’re an existing (or former) Chief of Staff or just interested in the role sign up on our site!
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    Jan 14, 2021
    How the Chief of Staff Role is like a game of Survivor (Part I)

    How the Chief of Staff Role is like a game of Survivor (Part I)

    The Chief of Staff (“CoS”) role within an early-stage startup is somewhat of a mystery. And while the popularity of this title has…
    Go to the profile of Will Holtz
    Will Holtz
    Jan 4, 2021
    I interviewed Chiefs of Staff from Google, Lyft, Twilio, Uber, Chime & more. Here’s what I learned.

    I interviewed Chiefs of Staff from Google, Lyft, Twilio, Uber, Chime & more. Here’s what I learned.

    I shut down my company in response to COVID & have been documenting my work experiences since — including my journey to determine my…
    Go to the profile of Gillian O'Brien
    Gillian O'Brien
    Dec 8, 2020
    Seven reasons you probably don’t need a Chief of Staff

    Seven reasons you probably don’t need a Chief of Staff

    Hiring a Chief of Staff should not be seen as a “sticking plaster” to cover up pre-existing organisational issues
    Go to the profile of Max Bray
    Max Bray
    Nov 30, 2020
    A view through the COS lens

    A view through the COS lens

    As business becomes more and more complex, the demand for the Chief of Staff role is continuing to increase, especially in the technology…
    Go to the profile of Csweeney
    Csweeney
    Sep 9, 2020
    2020 Chief of Staff Compensation Survey

    2020 Chief of Staff Compensation Survey

    Last year we surveyed the CoS Tech Network to those in the role to better understand their fair market value. The 2019 survey analysis can…
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    Sep 8, 2020
    Part 4: Chief of Staff — The First 90 Days

    Part 4: Chief of Staff — The First 90 Days

    The first 90 days are critical to establishing the right frameworks and relationships that will set up a Chief of Staff for success
    Go to the profile of Maggie Hsu
    Maggie Hsu
    Apr 7, 2020
    Your First 30 Days on the Job as a Chief of Staff

    Your First 30 Days on the Job as a Chief of Staff

    A Chief of Staff’s first 30 days can vary from company to company, but here’s an outline of how you can structure your time & what to…
    Go to the profile of Clara X Ma
    Clara X Ma
    Mar 13, 2020
    The Chief of Staff role in Silicon Valley

    The Chief of Staff role in Silicon Valley

    I served as Chief of Staff to the CEO during part of my time at Opendoor. Here’s an overview of the role, when and why the role is…
    Go to the profile of Julia DeWahl
    Julia DeWahl
    Apr 29, 2019
    How much $$ should a Chief of Staff be making?

    How much $$ should a Chief of Staff be making?

    CoS Compensation Data
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    Mar 12, 2019
    Is “Chief of Staff” a dead end role?

    Is “Chief of Staff” a dead end role?

    What comes after? (Part 1)
    Go to the profile of Scott Amenta
    Scott Amenta
    Nov 20, 2018
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