Chief of Staff, CEO

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers 1600 educational institutions 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50) and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery hiring and upskilling from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025 we tripled our ARR at scale.

Why join Handshake now:

• Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy at global scale with impact your friends family and peers can see and feel

• Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs Fortune 500 partners and the worlds top educational institutions

• Join a team with leadership from Scale AI Meta xAI Notion Coinbase and Palantir among others

• Build a massive fast-growing business with billions in revenue

The Chief of Staff to the CEO is Garrett Lords closest execution partner the person who helps him get things done at extraordinary speed across Handshakes mutually reinforcing business lines: our network recruiting platform and AI data work. Youll turn his priorities into structured action run the operating rhythm that keeps a fast-growing organization aligned and pick up whatever needs to move owning the systems-building and follow-through that a founder-led company needs but doesnt run on its own. Its a high-trust high-leverage seat and a proven springboard into senior operating roles at Handshake.

• Run the operating cadence board prep executive staff planning and KPI reviews so decisions get made and priorities stay clear across the company

• Drive high-stakes cross-functional initiatives from GTM alignment and org design to M&A and AI adoption from idea to executed outcome with clear owners

• Build the analytical foundation behind key decisions by interrogating data modeling scenarios and distilling crisp actionable recommendations for the CEO and board

• Produce world-class communications board decks investor memos and all-hands narratives that represent the CEOs thinking with precision

• 5 years of standout performance and rapid progression in a high-bar environment top-tier consulting investing (PE/VC/IB) or high-growth operating

• Has been the right-hand person to a senior leader and personally owned initiatives end to end not just supported a team

• Exceptional horsepower and work ethic you move fast outwork the problem and get things done without being asked

• AI fluency and enthusiasm you actively use AI to create leverage in your work and are excited about where its headed (formal AI experience not required)

• Intellectual humility and coachability you learn fast update your views and take direct feedback in stride

• Calm under pressure and highly collaborative you build trust fast and work well with everyone amid chaos

• Sharp analytical and written communication fluent with data and models; decks and memos that dont need editing

• Energized by Handshakes mission to expand access to opportunity in the AI economy

Bonus points:

• Experience across company stages from early-stage to scaled

• Familiarity with marketplaces multi-sided platforms or AI/SaaS go-to-market

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supportedand thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

• Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) match competitive compensation financial coaching

• Family Support: Paid parental leave fertility benefits parental coaching

• Wellbeing: Medical dental and vision mental health support $500 wellness stipend

• Growth: $2000 learning stipend ongoing development

• Remote & Office: Internet commuting and free lunch/gym in our SF office

• Time Off: Flexible PTO 15 holidays 2 flex days

• Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

Explore our mission values and comprehensive US benefits at Experience:

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