Babylist · 21 hours ago
Chief of Staff to CEO
Emeryville, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$276K/yr - $298K/yr
10+ years expBabylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families, and they are seeking a hands-on Chief of Staff to the CEO. This role involves driving strategic initiatives and collaborating with various teams to translate vision into actionable plans that enhance company performance.
BabyE-CommerceHealth CareInternetMarketplaceParentingToys
Responsibilities
Drive the company’s highest-priority initiatives (2–4 at a time), from problem definition through launch and iteration
Evaluate potential M&A and partnership opportunities by assessing product fit, user value, market alignment, and integration requirements
Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and People leaders to evaluate potential acquisitions, form a clear point of view, and summarize recommendations for CEO and executive decision-making
Partner with the CEO and functional leaders to develop acquisition business cases, integration plans, and 90-day post-close execution roadmaps
Create crisp, executive-ready narratives, memos, and presentations that clarify priorities, drive alignment, and support CEO and board-level communication
Translate vision into action by breaking ambiguous concepts into concrete problem statements, roadmaps, and milestones
Create leverage for the CEO by keeping initiatives moving without constant intervention, anticipating needs, and aligning stakeholders
Improve company-wide clarity and communication through narratives, docs, presentations, and cross-functional alignment
Identify and unblock constraints across product decisions, resourcing needs, or cross-team coordination gaps
Establish durable systems and operating rhythms (cadences, dashboards, planning rituals) that improve organizational execution over time
Elevate decision-making by bringing data, insight, and structured thinking to conversations with the CEO, execs, and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in product, marketplace, consumer, or general management roles within high-growth companies (a consumer background is a plus, but not required)
Product fluent with strong builder instincts — experienced working in or alongside product teams, with the ability to use data, research, and user signals to shape decisions
Former PM, early-stage operator, or ex-consultant/VC who thrives on broad strategic impact and brings structure to ambiguity
Financially literate and comfortable building simple models and business cases with Finance
Exceptional writer and storyteller — able to craft clear narratives, simplify complex topics, and build high-quality executive-level presentations and documentation
Highly cross-functional, comfortable working fluidly with Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Finance
Bias toward action, with willingness to get into the details, troubleshoot issues, and ensure forward momentum
High judgment and trustworthiness, able to navigate sensitive information and executive-level decision-making with discretion
Preferred
Experienced evaluating or working on M&A or partnership opportunities, with the ability to assess product fit, user value, and integration complexity
Benefits
Equity
Bonus opportunities
Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible spending accounts
Paid leave, including PTO and parental leave
Company
Babylist
Babylist is an online platform that offers baby registry for expecting parents and products such as toys, baby care, and clothing.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40.65MKey Investors
Norwest
2021-11-04Series C· $40M
2018-02-15Series Unknown
2013-06-25Seed· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Natalie Gordon
CEO & Founder
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-09-30
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