Executive Business Partner
Role: Executive Business Partner to CTOLocation: San Francisco (Dogpatch)Schedule: 5 days onsiteCompensation: $180 - 240k Base + Bonus + Equity + Generous Perks!About the RoleA highly successful AI company is seeking an exceptional Executive Business Partner to serve as a true extension of the CTO in a high-velocity, high-stakes environment. This is not a traditional executive assistant role—this is a strategic operator who thinks, acts, and prioritizes alongside the CTO. You will own how the CTO's time, energy, and attention are deployed across the company, ensuring maximum impact during a critical phase with two upcoming product launches. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, loves solving complex problems, and operates with urgency and precision.What You'll DoStrategic PartnershipAct as a proxy for the CTO in internal and cross-functional discussionsDrive alignment across engineering, product, and leadership teamsAnticipate needs, identify bottlenecks, and proactively remove obstaclesOwn and optimize the CTO's time—ensuring focus on highest-impact prioritiesLead critical initiatives and special projects end-to-endCollaborate deeply with internal teams to maintain speed and execution qualityLead the CTO's external presence and thought leadership, including building relationships with industry leaders, managing executive communications, etc.Operational ExcellenceManage and optimize a highly dynamic calendar with precisionStrategically schedule deep work blocksCoordinate across time zones and late-night engineering schedules, especially during launchesEnsure rapid response timesWhat You Bring5+ years in a fast-paced startup environment supporting a C-level leaderStrong technical acumen; ability to engage with engineering concepts and workflowsProven experience operating in fast-paced, high-performance environmentsExceptional problem-solving skills with a bias toward actionAbility to think several steps ahead and make decisions independentlyHigh ownership mentality—nothing falls through the cracksComfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing prioritiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsWillingness to operate with a 24/7 mindsetAvailability for 10–20% travel