Special Officer, Office of the CEO (AI)

TL;DR

Special Officer, Office of the CEO (AI): Driving US market entry and early operations for a proactive AI chat app with an accent on hiring, fundraising, and office setup. Focus on turning ambiguous ideas into clear plans and ensuring execution in an unstructured environment.

Location: Hybrid, United States

Company

A1 is building a proactive AI chat app designed to bring intelligence into everyday conversations, errands, and workflows.

What you will do

• Drive US market entry from early strategy to hands-on execution.
• Build and execute initial hiring plans to source and close high-caliber talent.
• Support fundraising efforts by preparing materials and coordinating investor conversations.
• Establish the company's US presence, including office setup and vendor management.
• Drive external positioning, PR, partnerships, and key relationships.
• Act as a central operator across teams to track priorities and resolve bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Background in top-tier consulting (MBB), VC, or high-performance startup operating roles.
• Strong generalist profile capable of switching between strategy, hiring, and execution.
• Must be based in the United States.
• High agency and ability to solve problems independently in an unstructured environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills for working with senior stakeholders.
• High reliability and a track record of consistent follow-through.

Culture & Benefits

• Working within a small, world-class team with high talent density.
• Collaborative decision-making environment with rapid speed of execution.
• Balance between shipping high-quality work and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to be part of a team bringing practical AI benefits to billions globally.

Hiring process

• Applications are evaluated by the founding team members.
• 3 to 4 interviews conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.
• Transparent and efficient process with a prompt final decision.