Chief of Staff
On-site + frequent travel • Oakland, CA, United States • Full time • $130,000 - $150,000 annually
About Us
Aepnus is a leading U.S-based climate tech startup. We’re fortunate to be backed by some of the biggest names in climate venture capital (Lowercarbon Capital, Voyager). We are developing technologies to enable electrified, sustainable, domestic production of critical materials. Our first goal? Regenerating chemical waste produced by the battery sector into valuable commodity chemicals. Our long-term goal is to expand our electrolysis platform to produce all kinds of industrial chemicals driving a 50Mt annual reduction in global greenhouse emissions by 2030.
The challenges ahead are big, but so is the chance to make an impact. We're assembling an all star team of visionaries and problem-solvers to decarbonize the chemicals industry. Join us!
About the Role
Aepnus is seeking a highly motivated and fast-moving individual to join our team as a Chief of Staff. In this role, you will be exposed to the full breadth of the business supporting the CEO with focus on strategy, business development, investor relations, and internal operations. This is a high-growth and visibility role, informing the company’s direction and go-to-market plans. You should feel comfortable traversing a broad range of social environments, being both customer and investor facing, and have a strong bias for action.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct detailed analysis on new market opportunities to inform business strategy and go-to-market
Assist CEO with fundraising strategy including investor relations, pitch material preparation, and grant applications
Play a leading role in business development, customer discovery, and act as an ambassador for the company
Lead internal operations and promote a culture of continuous improvement
Support project management of early deployments
Drive customer success by building trusted relationships with early customers
Engage with PR and Marketing to produce content and build the profile of Aepnus in the market
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and takes initiative
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal capabilities
Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques
High threshold for social interactions and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Detail-oriented with a strong attention to accuracy
5+ years of experience at a top tier strategy consulting firm, investment bank, startup, or venture capital firm. MBA is a plus.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Experience in the chemicals industry is a plus
Why Aepnus?
At Aepnus, you'll be surrounded by smart, driven people tackling the biggest challenges. We offer:
A front-row seat at the forefront of climate tech. Work alongside our founding team and scientific advisors to scale up new technologies that will change the world and bring them to market.
Rapid growth and opportunity. We're expanding fast, and you'll have a chance to advance quickly while learning along the way. Help us achieve our vision for a sustainable future and you'll be rewarded with new responsibilities and career development.
Competitive pay and benefits. We value balance and know that happy, supported employees do their best work. Enjoy perks like equity, flexible vacation, health insurance, and more.
An exciting, fast-paced environment. Join our team and help build Aepnus from the ground up. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as we work to revolutionize the energy industry.
A culture of passion and possibility. Surround yourself with curious people motivated to create positive change.
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