Technical Chief of Staff
About the Role
A fast-moving, Y Combinator–backed AI-native CRM startup in Stockholm is hiring a Technical Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the founding team. This is a high-impact, on-site role designed for someone who thrives in an early-growth environment, brings strong technical judgment, and is energized by cross-functional execution at speed.
This role is an exceptional launchpad for future founders — you'll have direct exposure to product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational decision-making from day one. The company is building an AI-native productivity platform for sales and customer-facing teams, automating the messy parts of CRM so teams can focus entirely on their customers.
What You'll Do
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Partner directly with the founders across product, go-to-market, and operations as a trusted strategic and executional counterpart.
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Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, aligning priorities and driving execution across teams.
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Translate high-level strategic goals into concrete plans and track delivery against tight deadlines.
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Support founder decision-making by providing technical context, project-level insights, and clear recommendations.
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Own high-impact projects end-to-end — identifying what moves the needle and making it happen.
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Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting fluidly as priorities evolve.
What We're Looking For
Required:
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Strong technical background with solid CS fundamentals — computer science training or equivalent hands-on experience.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and work closely with executive stakeholders.
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Strong product mindset with the ability to contribute meaningfully to product strategy and decisions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate strategy clearly to diverse audiences.
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High ownership mentality — comfortable driving initiatives forward through ambiguity with minimal direction.
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Prior startup experience or meaningful exposure to fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
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Eligibility to work in Sweden and ability to work on-site in Stockholm full-time ( no visa sponsorship available ).
Nice to Have:
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Interest in branding, design, or managing social channels.
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Experience working in early-stage (seed or Series A) companies.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $55,000 – $80,000 USD per year (or local equivalent)
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Equity: QESO options ranging from 0.15% – 0.50%
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Early-stage equity upside with a founding-team-level role in a well-backed startup
Location
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On-site, full-time in Stockholm, Sweden
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No visa sponsorship is available — candidates must already have the right to work in Sweden
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