Chief of Staff

About the role

We are looking for our first Chief of Staff to serve as the CEO’s primary partner in shaping and executing Centari’s strategic agenda. The role blends strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational ownership, including the company’s cadence, KPI framework and financial planning, while supporting high‑impact projects such as fundraising and partnership development.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and drive them end‑to‑end.
• Own financial planning, including burn‑rate analysis, runway modeling, unit economics and capital allocation.
• Run the operating cadence – leadership meetings, OKR reviews, weekly all‑hands – and ensure cross‑functional accountability.
• Build and maintain a company‑wide KPI dashboard covering revenue, pipeline, product engagement, customer health, hiring and runway, and use it to trigger accountability conversations.
• Support fundraising activities: manage investor CRM, data room, diligence processes, scheduling and follow‑ups.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Account Management, Sales and Applied Legal Research to lead initiatives without clear owners.

Required profile

• Professional experience in investment banking and/or private equity.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑moving startup environments (preferred).
• Strong judgment and professionalism handling financials, hiring decisions, board dynamics and customer relationships.
• Willingness to work full‑time on‑site in New York.

Required skills