Chief of Staff

About Anon

Anon is building the identity layer for the automated internet.

Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50+ customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.

We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit careers.anon.com.

About the Role

As Chief of Staff at Anon, you'll work directly with the founders to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across the organization. This role combines high-level strategy with hands-on execution, giving you broad impact during a period of rapid growth. You'll build and optimize critical business functions while supporting the founders in scaling Anon's culture, team, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations & Planning

• Drive company-wide goal-setting and strategic planning processes

• Lead critical cross-functional initiatives from conception to implementation

• Create and maintain dashboards for key business metrics and KPIs

• Develop and implement scalable operational processes across functions

Financial & Business Operations

• Own financial planning, reporting, and analysis

• Manage expenses, payroll, and vendor relationships

• Drive fundraising preparation and investor relations

• Oversee legal and compliance requirements

Team & Culture Building

• Support recruiting and hiring across all functions

• Design and implement employee onboarding programs

• Help scale company culture and internal communications

• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives

What We're Looking For

Technical Requirements

• 3-6 years experience as a founder or early employee at high-growth startups; we will also consider top-tier management consulting or investment banking

• Track record of building and scaling operational systems at early-stage companies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities using modern tools

• Expert proficiency with modern operations stack (Linear, Mixpanel, Notion, Google Sheets, Ashby)

• Experience with AI tools, platforms, and developer ecosystems is a plus

• Prior experience running strategic initiatives or 0->1 operations

Culture and Mindset

• Builder mentality with examples of scaled systems, processes, or companies

• Self-starter attitude with proven ability to identify and solve problems independently

• Commitment to high-performance culture including nights and weekends when needed

• Exceptional organizational skills with obsessive attention to detail

• Outstanding written and verbal communication across technical and business contexts

• Desire to work in a collaborative, in-person environment in San Francisco

Experience We Value

• Founded or been an early employee (first 10) at a venture-backed startup

• Led operations or chief of staff role at a high-growth technology company

• Managed complex stakeholders including investors, board members, and executives

• Built and scaled teams from <10 to 50+ people

• Created operational systems that scaled through multiple funding rounds

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant equity in a well-funded startup

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-provided workstation setup of your choice

• Free gym membership at your preferred location

• In-person work environment and team events in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

In Conclusion

We're looking for an exceptional operator who can help scale Anon during a period of rapid growth. Our team includes former founders and early startup employees who have built products from 0 to 1. If you're excited about building the operational foundation for the future of AI authentication while working with an exceptional team, we want to talk to you.

Final Notes

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