A1 · 4 days ago
Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelA1 is a company focused on establishing its US presence and is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Office of the CEO. This role involves supporting the CEO in setting up the US office, managing early hiring efforts, and driving execution across various departments during the launch of a new AI organization.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the CEO on A1’s US setup and launch priorities, including preparation, follow-ups, and execution of key decisions
Help establish the A1 US office from scratch, covering basic operational setup, vendor coordination, documentation, and local administrative workflows
Build and maintain a local network of recruiters, hiring partners, and service providers to support early-stage hiring for A1
Support early hiring efforts by coordinating interviews, managing logistics, and working closely with internal talent teams and external recruiters
Act as a central execution point across HR, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to keep A1’s US launch activities aligned and on track
Prepare briefing notes, summaries, and materials for meetings, pitches, and discussions related to hiring, partnerships, and business setup
Handle ad-hoc requests, last-minute changes, and urgent execution needs with speed, flexibility, and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
Experience in startup operations, executive support, business operations, office setup, or generalist roles in fast-moving environments
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in an unstructured, early-stage setting
Comfort working closely with senior leadership and handling sensitive, high-context information
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging external parties such as recruiters, vendors, and partners
A hands-on, proactive mindset—you are comfortable figuring things out without a playbook
Willingness to take on a mix of operational, coordination, and business-facing responsibilities as needed
Preferred
(Background is flexible. What matters most is execution ability, judgment, and the willingness to build from zero.)
Company
A1
A1 is research and product group focused on building essential, next-gen applications that benefits the wider society, not the exclusive few.
Founded in 2025Malaysia, MY
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase