Chief of Staff to the CEO (+ Equity) at Pomo
About the role
Pomo is a ~$4.5M post-seed AI startup, led by Kindred Ventures, building an autonomous decision layer for marketing teams to unify planning and execution. As the first Chief of Staff at Pomo, you will partner directly with the CEO (ex-DeepMind) to build the company’s operational foundation. You will run the operating cadence, own high-stakes cross-functional projects like fundraising and GTM experiments, and act as a force multiplier across product and operations to accelerate growth. Located in Palo Alto, USA.
Why this role is remarkable: Direct partnership with a CEO from Google DeepMind and a CTO from Databricks/Meta at a critical post-seed growth stage. Backed by top-tier investors including Kindred Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and industry visionaries like Scott Belsky and Mehdi Ghissassi. Opportunity to define the agentic AI category for marketing, moving from early design partners to a full-scale global go-to-market engine.
Responsibilities
- Manage the company’s operating rhythm, including strategic planning, OKRs, weekly metrics, and board communication to ensure team-wide alignment.
- Lead zero-to-one cross-functional initiatives such as fundraising preparation, hiring pipeline development, and early-stage GTM experiments.
- Translate CEO priorities into actionable execution plans, acting as a force multiplier across product, marketing, and operational functions.
Requirements
- 3-7 years of experience in high-ownership roles such as early-stage startup founder, management consulting, investment banking, or strategy/bizops.
- Exceptional analytical and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready communication and plans.
- A bias for action and comfort with ambiguity, thriving in a fast-paced environment where shipping and iterative learning are core principles.