Join a high-performance team of research engineers as our first non-technical hire. You will take complete operational ownership off the CEO's plate, scaling a personalized intelligence platform that understands context across every digital tool. This is a co-building role where you will shape the company’s trajectory from alpha launch to global scale.
Chief of Staff at Catapult
Are you a former consultant or founder looking to build the next generation of personalized AI? Join an elite team of research engineers and founders from Meta and Cambridge as their first Chief of Staff. You'll take full operational ownership, drive technical recruiting, and lead the charge toward a high-stakes alpha launch. With a generous equity package and a clear path to Head of Operations, this is a unique chance to co-build a startup tackling the foundational AI challenges that tech giants haven't solved. Based in London with a future move to San Francisco, this role is for those who crave high-intensity, high-impact work.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Catapult
Venture-backed early-stage personalized AI startup led by Meta and Cambridge PhD founders
Backed by Blockchain Capital, Stani Kulechov, Eden Block, OrangeDAO, Ryan Berkun, Entrepreneur First.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead operational excellence by implementing SOC 2 compliance and building robust internal systems using tools like Notion and Airtable.
- Drive technical growth by sourcing and recruiting top-tier research engineers to expand the existing team of five.
- Manage product readiness and GTM strategy, ensuring the platform is battle-tested for its high-stakes alpha launch in 3-4 months.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5+ years of experience including elite management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, or Bain) combined with high-growth startup execution.
- Exceptional technical literacy and tool mastery, with a proven ability to build operational systems from scratch with zero supervision.
- High-stakes problem solver with the hustle of a former founder or early Founder’s Associate who thrives in intense, in-person collaborative environments.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct partnership with a CEO who scaled Meta products and a CTO with a Cambridge PhD, offering unparalleled access to founder-level decision making.
- Work at the frontier of AI with an elite team from AWS, TikTok, and Imperial, solving foundational challenges in secure, personalized data intelligence.
- Significant career trajectory with the opportunity to evolve into Head of Operations as the company expands from London to San Francisco.
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