Founding Operator/Chief of Staff

Catapult; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension scheme

Nursery benefit

34 days paid holiday

Visa sponsorship

Equipment provided

Generous stock options

Job summary

Catapult seeks a Founding Operator / Chief of Staff to work directly with the co-founders on strategic initiatives, operations, and growth. This versatile role touches every part of building an AI startup, from idea to implementation.

You’ll learn from experienced founders, take ownership of high-impact projects, and help shape Catapult’s future while collaborating across GTM, product, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a fast-paced environment such as a startup, consulting, or investment banking.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear, compelling written and verbal communication.
• High degree of organisation and attention to detail.
• Initiative to spot what needs doing and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives, operations, and growth for Catapult.
• Own high-impact projects from concept through implementation.
• Learn directly from founders while helping shape Catapult’s future.
• Coordinate across GTM, product, operations, finance, and hiring.

Skills

5+ years experience

Problem solving

Written communication

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Job description

The role

As Founding Operator / Chief of Staff, you will work directly with Catapult’s co-founders to drive strategic initiatives, operations, and growth. It is an unusually versatile role with exposure to every part of building an AI startup.

You’ll help the founders focus their time and energy, then independently take high-impact projects from first idea through to implementation. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced founders while helping shape Catapult’s future.

You’ll love this role if you enjoy…

• Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Going deep on business and technical challenges at an early-stage AI company.
• Owning critical projects from conception through implementation.
• Connecting the dots across GTM, product, operations, finance, and hiring.
• Making an outsized impact through versatility, initiative, and good judgment.
• Learning rapidly about cutting-edge AI technology and startup building.

Requirements and experience

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment such as a startup, consulting, or investment banking.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Clear, compelling written and verbal communication.
• A high degree of organisation and attention to detail.
• The initiative to spot what needs doing and take full ownership of it.

Nice to haves

• Experience working directly with founders or senior leaders in a high-growth environment.
• Experience across GTM, product, operations, finance, or hiring.
• A strong interest in AI technology and startup building.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and truly generous stock options.
• Comprehensive Bupa Private Healthcare and wellbeing allowances.
• A tax-efficient pension scheme with salary sacrifice.
• Generous workplace nursery benefit.
• 34 days of paid holiday, including public holidays.
• Work-visa sponsorship so you can come build with us in person in London.
• All the equipment you need to perform at your very best.