Chief of Staff

Based in Ahmedabad, India, our company is a trusted leader in delivering top-tier services to valued clients. We're now stepping into an exciting new chapter, expanding globally and building a portfolio of innovative products. Our goal is to grow internationally, create a culture of excellence, and drive meaningful success. We're looking for a brilliant leader to work closely with the Founder and shape this journey.

Role Overview:

As the Chief of Staff (or Founder's Office lead), you'll be the Founder's trusted partner, turning bold ideas into reality with exceptional execution.

This high-impact role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, loves building teams, and can lead our shift from services to a range of innovative products. You'll create and lead a small, high-energy team to drive growth, with the freedom to make a lasting impact and potential for equity based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Execution: Work hand-in-hand with the Founder to craft and deliver growth plans, including global expansion and new product development. Research markets, study competitors, and turn insights into clear, actionable steps.

Team Building: Hire, guide, and inspire a small, top-notch team (4-6 members to start) focused on strategy, operations, and product creation. Build a culture of excellence, teamwork, and bold ideas.

Driving Results: Streamline processes, manage key projects, and ensure everything aligns with our goals. Take charge of high-priority tasks, from partnerships to navigating new markets.

Growth Leadership: Spot and seize opportunities to boost revenue, like launching products or forming global partnerships. Track progress (e.g., revenue, customer growth, team performance) and share clear, useful insights.

Stakeholder Connection: Act as the bridge between the Founder, team, and partners. Create clear, compelling updates, presentations, and reports to support decisions.

Problem-Solving and Innovation: Tackle challenges in scaling from services to products with smart, creative solutions. Test new tools and approaches to keep us ahead.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Graduate from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta (IIM ABC). An MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus.

Experience: Proven success as an ex-founder (ideally with a successful startup) or in senior strategy/operations roles at fast-growing companies. At least 8-10 years of experience, with 3-5 years leading teams and executing strategies.

Industry Knowledge: Experience in moving from services to products, growing businesses globally, or working in tech, consulting, or consumer sectors. Knowledge of the Indian startup scene and global markets is a big plus.

Track Record: Clear wins in building strong teams, doubling revenue (e.g., 2x+ year-over-year), or launching products that made a real impact.

Skills and Qualities

Execution Excellence: A sharp, can-do mindset with a knack for turning ideas into results, even in a fast-moving environment.

Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to analyze data and make smart, clear decisions.

Leadership: Inspiring and clear communicator who can motivate teams and build trust with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead organizations through growth and change.

Technical Skills: Comfortable with tools like Excel/Google Sheets, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), project management platforms (e.g., Asana/Trello), and basic product development methods (e.g., Agile).

Global Mindset: Ready to work with diverse markets, cultures, and regulations.

Other: Fluent in English; Hindi or Gujarati is a bonus. Willing to travel as needed.