Chief of Staff

Important Notes for Applicants

The ideal candidate must have
6–8 years of experience in early-stage startups or Founder's Office roles, with
non-negotiable experience in 0→1 category creation
and scaling
across a minimum of two successful categories (launch & growth).

MBA + Engineering graduates are preferred for this high-rigor, structured problem-solving role from institutes of excellence.

The company name will be shared during the application process.

Applicants must be currently residing in Bengaluru or willing to relocate for this role.

This is a Work-from-Office role from Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru,
(Mon–Fri + alternate Saturdays working).

Candidates must be currently residing in Bengaluru or willing to relocate here.

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About the Company

HR Interface Recruitment Consulting
has been
exclusively retained
to hire for
Our Clients
, who are category leaders & a a
fast-growing Age-Tech and Senior Living Lifestyle based Phygital platform headquartered in Bengaluru
.

The Company is building
India's first integrated phygital ecosystem for joy, purpose, and preparedness for adults aged 55–75
.

This includes lifestyle services, curated experiences, community engagements, content-led learning, wellness programs, and technology-enabled convenience for the 55+ consumer.

Backed by
$20M seed funding from top-tier global and Indian investors
, the Company is redefining the future of active ageing in India — part of the rapidly expanding
$1 Trillion Silver Economy
(NITI Aayog & ASLI).

Key Highlights for Candidates Considering This Opportunity

1. Build India's Most Trusted Purpose-First Lifestyle Ecosystem

Within the rapidly scaling/booming demand for Senior Living,
shape a new category
that serves adults aged 55–75 with dignity, joy, and purpose — across experiences, community formats, convenience services, travel, wellness, and lifelong learning - a complex, layered role with fertile opportunities to build & monetize across the board.

2. Founder-Level Partner in Strategy, Structure & Execution

As Chief of Staff, you will help build the
operating rhythm
, organisational discipline, planning systems, and decision-making backbone of the company.

3. True 0→1 Environment

This role demands hands-on category creation, execution discipline, and a builder's mindset. You'll be responsible for
creating, piloting, and scaling at least two categories
in your first 12–18 months.

4. High-Ownership Leadership Role

Own annual planning, cross-functional execution, P&L visibility, operational rigor, and founder-level special projects.

This is a rare opportunity for strategic builders seeking high ownership, purpose-driven work, and the chance to define a new consumer category in India.

Role Summary

• Company:
  Leading D2C Age-Tech & Senior Living Lifestyle Startup (Parent company 12 years old; $20M funding)
• Official Designation:
  Chief of Staff to Co-Founder
• Years of Experience:
  Minimum 6–8 years
  of post qualification experience in early-stage startups, Founder's Office, Category Building, or Strategy
• Compensation:
  Up to 50 LPA
• Job Type:
  Full-time, On-site
• Work Week:
  6-day week (2nd & 4th Saturdays off)
• Location:
  South Bengaluru (Sudhama Nagar)
• Education:
  MBA + Engineering preferred

Mandatory Experience & Background Needed:

• 0→1 scaling experience
• Built and managed
  minimum 2 or more multiple product/service categories
• Strong execution + first-principles thinking
• Industry Experience:
  Age-Tech, D2C, Wellness, Consumer Internet, Lifestyle, Services.

Position Overview

Our clients are building India's most trusted, purpose-first lifestyle ecosystem for adults aged 55–75. We are seeking a
high-ownership Chief of Staff
(minimum 6 years of post qualification experience) who can partner closely with the Co-Founder to drive
annual planning
,
high-velocity execution
,
P&L visibility
, and
0→1 category creation
.

You will help design and strengthen the company's
organisational cadence
, operating rhythm, and decision-making backbone.

This is a hands-on, high-intensity, high-impact role ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in 0→1 environments
• Can toggle between strategy and execution
• Enjoys getting their hands dirty
• Is a first-principles thinker with exceptional execution discipline
• Values purpose, trust, and long-term thinking
• Has already built and scaled at least
  two categories
  in a D2C/consumer-tech context

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Creation & 0→1 Scaling

• Build, pilot, and scale
  multiple product/service categories
  from scratch.
• Develop category trees, supply structures, pricing models, and monetization pathways.
• Identify whitespace through user research for the 55–75 demographic.
• Deliver category playbooks, operational SOPs, and business models.

2. Founder-Level Strategic Planning

• Drive
  annual planning
  , quarterly OKR setting, and business prioritization.
• Build frameworks for decision-making, review cadences, and performance tracking.
• Provide the Co-Founder with analysis, recommendations, and structured insights.

3. High-Velocity Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Orchestrate execution across Product, Community, Content, Experience Ops, Growth, Tech, and Partnerships.
• Remove blockers, align stakeholders, and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

4. P&L Visibility, Reporting & Business Insights

• Work with finance and business teams to maintain
  P&L visibility across categories
  .
• Build financial dashboards, performance trackers, and data-driven insights.
• Support business cases, revenue forecasts, and cost models.

5. Rapid Prototyping & Experiments

• Build MVPs and small-scale pilots for new categories.
• Test hypotheses quickly, analyze early traction, and iterate sharply.
• Convert early pilots into SOP-driven scalable formats.

6. Organisational Rigour & Operating Rhythm

• Establish company-wide processes that enhance efficiency, communication, and accountability.
• Set up leadership reviews, planning cycles, and cross-functional operating norms.

7. Stakeholder Management & Partnerships

• Work with external partners: creators, institutions, service providers, travel and wellness partners, learning platforms, and more.
• Enable ecosystem-building for new categories.

Qualifications & Background

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 6–8 years
  of post qualification experience in early-stage startups, Founder's Office, Category Building, Strategy, or Business Operations.

Hands-on experience in:

• 0→1 category creation
• Scaling minimum
  2 categories
  end-to-end
• Building category trees, GTMs, pricing, and operational workflows
• Strong ability to convert ambiguity into structured action.
• Proven record of solving hard problems with first-principles thinking.

Preferred Candidates will Have / Good to Have

• Experience in D2C, consumer-tech, lifestyle, senior living, edtech, or wellness.
• Exposure to content + community models.
• Leadership experience in cross-functional roles.
• MBA + Engineering from institutes of excellence preferred for analytical, strategic and operational rigour needed for this role.

Mindset Fit

• Thrives in high-speed startup environments.
• Bias for action and disciplined execution.
• Values trust, purpose, and craftsmanship.
• Comfortable working closely with founders on sensitive, strategic priorities.
• Hands-on, gritty, and not afraid to get into the details.

Core Values Alignment

• Purpose-Driven:
  Passion for improving the lives of older adults.
• Trust & Long-Term Thinking:
  Operate with integrity and founder-level ownership.
• Execution Discipline:
  Operate with clarity, consistency, and precision.
• Curiosity:
  Always questioning, learning, and experimenting.
• High Standards:
  Build categories that are world-class from Day 1.
• Earn Trust:
  Communicate authentically and operate transparently.

Why Join?

• Build India's first purpose-first lifestyle ecosystem for the 55–75 demographic.
• Work directly with a visionary Co-Founder on mission-critical initiatives.
• Opportunity to create long-term societal impact in a category with massive potential.
• Operate in a high-trust, high-ownership environment where your work directly shapes the company's trajectory.
• Combine strategy, execution, category creation, and purpose-driven work.

How to Apply

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:

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