Chief of Staff at Veriforce, supporting COO and CEO to enhance operational rigor and strategy execution. Collaborating across teams to ensure performance outcomes.
About the role
- Founders Associate supporting fundraising, strategy, and operations in AI-driven manufacturing startup. Collaborating closely with founders to scale operations and enhance product development.
Responsibilities
- Run market deep dives, partner analyses, and document the commercial strategy.
- Scout event opportunities and organize trips.
- Prepare investor materials and the data room.
- Coordinate outreach, meetings, and follow-ups.
- Set up, evaluate, and improve AI tools to automate tasks throughout our operations (documentation, onboarding, etc.).
- Manage and clean up the data foundation (cloud storage, project management, and CRM).
Requirements
- Pursuing or having obtained a higher education degree (HSG, ZHAW, UZH, FHNW, ETH, or equivalent) OR 3+ years of professional experience in business operations and startups.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Background and understanding of manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to effectively leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and a strong interest in AI workflow automation tools (N8N, Clay, Zapier, etc.).
- Comfortable learning and using enterprise software (HubSpot, Jira, M365, etc.).
- Fluent in German and English.
- Advantageous but not essential: Experience with venture capital and/or in deep-tech startups Apprenticeship in a quantitative field (polymechanics, automation, design engineering); or deep exposure to technology Experience in CNC machining technologies such as machines and machining processes, controllers, CAM, and simulation software. Exposure to grant writing Experience with programming in languages such as Python.
Benefits
- Personal growth potential: You will be a key team member and part of the success story.
- Equity participation: You’ll have the opportunity to share in the company’s success through our stock option plan.
- Personal development: Dedicated time to pursue your personal interests and goals.
- Time off and flexibility: Generous vacation and flexible work hours.
- Pension plan: Generous and competitive.
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