Chief of Staff 101

Everything You Need to Know About the Role

Created by: Zaharo Tsekouras
Founder | Advisor | Angel Investor

Created by: Scott Britton
Co-Founder at Troops

What Will I Learn?

• An understanding of who the Chief of Staff reports to at companies of various sizes and maturity (and what’s typical or more rare)
• The difference between a Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant
• What a typical day looks like in the “Life of a Chief of Staff”
• A step-by-step walkthrough and evaluation of Chief of Staff job descriptions from pre-seed to public companies
• A deep dive into various career paths available to Chiefs of Staff
• Quotes from current and former Chiefs of Staff on what they wish they knew going into the role
• How to determine if the Chief of Staff role is right for you through custom, step-by-step guides
• A deeper appreciation for the nuances of the role based on on-the-job experiences

Requirements

• No prior experience is needed! You'll learn everything you need to know in the course.

Target audience

• Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
• Founders and C-suite executives who want to learn more about the role from other Founders and current Chiefs of Staff
• Employees at companies that have a Chief of Staff role that is filled or open and want to eventually transition into the role
• College students who want to learn more about startups, the differences between Chiefs of Staff at various stages (Seed - Series D), and what companies they should target