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How to Hire a Chief of Staff | Andreessen Horowitz

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On Monday we heard from David Haber why “Firm > Fund”: “Many of our competitors talk about their “platform team”, but they often mean the two people doing recruiting, and a marketer. We have 400 people who spend all day helping companies win. These are not the same!” Our executive talent team at a16z is a critical part of the machine. If you ever need help with anything, they’ve got your back. As you think about what a Chief of Staff (CoS) could help you accomplish at your startup, don’t assume you need one just because someone you know has one. “Chief of Staff” can sound like a flashy title to have on your team or in someone’s signature, but you need to be thoughtful about when, how, and why you bring one on. This is especially true because the CoS role varies widely between companies, so it’s up to you to be clear about responsibilities and expectations up front. This article covers the potential scope of the role, the range of levels this hire can come in at, the different backgroun

This first appeared in the a16z News newsletter. Subscribe to stay on top of the latest news. On Monday we heard from David Haber why “Firm > Fund”: “Many of our competitors talk about their “platform team”, but they often mean the two people doing recruiting, and a marketer. We have 400 people who spend all day helping companies win. These are not the same!” Our executive talent team at a16z is a critical part of the machine. If you ever need help with anything, they’ve got your back. As you think about what a Chief of Staff (CoS) could help you accomplish at your startup, don’t assume…

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