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  • Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

    Christian & Timbers

    Chief executive officer job in Sunnyvale, CA

    About the Company A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust. The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks. Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability. Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators. AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation. Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI. Candidate Profile PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent. 12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production. Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research. Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems. Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams. Compensation & Benefits Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones. Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs. Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.
    $92k-155k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Executive Director

    Sunrise Senior Living 4.2company rating

    Chief executive officer job in San Mateo, CA

    Sunrise Senior Living was again named as one of the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune and certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 5th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of. Job Overview "Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what's right for the resident. For me, that's a big breath of fresh air." Sunrise Leader At Sunrise, our Executive Director will be responsible for providing comprehensive leadership for a premier senior living community in goal setting, operational management, and long-term growth. Responsibilities & Qualifications Responsibilities: Ensure positive engagement of residents, family, friends, and team members by maintaining a positive, open-door atmosphere Demonstrate effective communication, lead by example, ensure outstanding attention to detail in resident' care and wellbeing Set standards for quality assurance and foster positive family relationships Have direct responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising a top-notch team Have direct responsibility for the financial management and regulatory compliance of the community Lead the Sales and Marketing process, in order to meet or exceed occupancy and revenue targets Qualifications: Passion for working with Seniors College degree and administrator's license/certification per state requirements Prior General Manager, Executive Director or Administrator experience within the health care industry preferred Previous management experience with direct supervision of a team of at least 10 -- including hiring, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, and disciplinary measures as necessary Demonstrated success in managing operating expenses of at least $1M annually Previous sales or business development experience preferred--identifying and building local relationships to drive business as well as effective product pricing and revenue maximization Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate small-group presentations Proven ability to effectively handle multiple priorities Schedule flexibility to work one weekend day a week (usually a Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday schedule) , evenings as necessary and serving on-call Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite as well as the ability to learn new applications Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required. Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards. About Sunrise Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise. At Sunrise, you will… Make a Difference Every Day We are passionate about our mission - to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest. Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best. Ignite Your Potential We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals. Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work
    $74k-112k yearly est. 1d ago
  • CFO & Head of Capital Markets - Relocate to Los Angeles

    MacDonald & Company 4.1company rating

    Chief executive officer job in San Jose, CA

    About the Role Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer & Head of Capital Markets. This dual-role executive will oversee all finance and accounting operations while leading capital raising efforts across institutional and high-net-worth channels. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and offers a path to partnership after three years based on performance. Key Responsibilities CFO Function: Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance Manage internal controls, financial reporting, and investor communications Advise the CEO and support long-term planning and growth strategy Oversee financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis Direct and mentor accounting and finance staff Capital Markets Function: Lead all equity and debt fundraising initiatives Manage investor relationships, including family offices, institutions, and private clients Oversee creation of offering materials, investor reporting, and presentations Structure investment vehicles, analyze returns, and support the Investment Committee Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's investor base Qualifications 8+ years of experience in real estate capital markets, accounting, and finance Proven ability to raise capital and manage investor relationships Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and reporting CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred Experience with Yardi and advanced Excel required Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills Compensation Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and meaningful profit participation. Partnership opportunity available after 3 years.
    $149k-246k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Director of Preconstruction

    Vitality Group 4.5company rating

    Chief executive officer job in San Jose, CA

    San Francisco Bay Area We are a leading commercial construction company serving a diverse clientele in the San Francisco Bay Area, including tech companies, private developers, biotech, and life science firms. Our projects range from ground-up construction to complex renovations and tenant improvements. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Job Overview: We are seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead our preconstruction team and ensure the successful delivery of our projects from the preconstruction phase through to project start-up. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned construction professional with extensive experience in preconstruction, including cost estimating, value engineering, and constructability analysis. Responsibilities: Lead the preconstruction team in the development and preparation of comprehensive project estimates, budgets, and schedules Coordinate with the business development team to support proposal development and client presentations Provide leadership and guidance on value engineering and constructability analysis Ensure that all preconstruction deliverables meet quality, accuracy, and completeness standards Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction Monitor market trends and new technologies to identify and implement best practices in preconstruction Manage the preconstruction budget, staffing, and resource allocation Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the preconstruction team and across the organization Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of Project Management or Precon experience Experience with project types including ground-up construction, renovation, and tenant improvements Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to manage a team and allocate resources effectively Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Experience with construction software tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, and BIM 360 Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. If you are a driven, results-oriented leader with a passion for preconstruction and a desire to work on challenging and rewarding projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. All inquiries are confidential.
    $138k-204k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Chief of Staff to the President & CEO

    Upwork 4.9company rating

    Chief executive officer job in Palo Alto, CA

    Upwork Inc.'s (Nasdaq: UPWK) family of companies connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across every contingent work type including freelance, fractional, and payrolled. This portfolio includes the Upwork Marketplace, which connects businesses with on-demand access to highly skilled talent across the globe, and Lifted, which provides a purpose-built solution for enterprise organizations to source, contract, manage, and pay talent across the full spectrum of contingent work. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, businesses rely on Upwork Inc. to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, the Upwork family of companies enables businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond. Since its founding, Upwork Inc. has facilitated more than $30 billion in total transactions and services as it fulfills its purpose to create opportunity in every era of work. Learn more about the Upwork Marketplace at upwork.com and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X; and learn more about Lifted at go-lifted.com and follow on LinkedIn. As Chief of Staff to the President & CEO, you will serve as a strategic partner, integrator, and force multiplier for the executive office. Operating at the highest levels of the organization, you'll ensure CEO time is focused on the highest-impact activities, amplify executive effectiveness, and lead mission-critical initiatives across the company. This role is both strategic and operationally hands-on, serving as a key ambassador for the CEO internally and externally, and a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team. This is an extraordinary opportunity to influence company-wide priorities, connect executive vision to execution, and contribute meaningfully to the future of work. Responsibilities Optimize the CEO's time and impact by streamlining planning cadences, meeting structures, and material preparation, ensuring executive engagement is always high-leverage. Provide strategic counsel and data-driven insights to the CEO on emergent issues, organizational dynamics, and company-wide initiatives. Serve as a thought partner and connector across the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), fostering alignment and surfacing opportunities, risks, and trade-offs. Lead and drive unowned strategic analyses and projects that span multiple functions or lack a clear home, delivering insights that shape high-stakes decisions. Run the operational rhythms of the Office of the CEO, including ELT meetings, Board interface, planning cycles, and cross-functional cadences. Represent the CEO in key internal and external interactions, ensuring alignment with Upwork's strategic priorities and culture. Elevate the effectiveness of the CEO's immediate team by offering strategic guidance, refining outputs, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. What it takes to catch our eye Demonstrated ability to operate at an executive level with clarity, influence, and discretion, particularly in ambiguous, high-pressure environments. Sharp strategic thinking and analytical horsepower-able to synthesize complexity, uncover insights, and drive to clarity. Proven experience leading initiatives across functions with minimal structure, and bringing others along through influence rather than authority. Willingness to operate across altitudes, from high-level strategy to fine-grain operational detail, with humility and stamina. A track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and leading with a customer- and company-first mindset. Come change how the world works. At Upwork, you'll shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. While we have a physical office in Palo Alto, we currently hire full-time employees in 34 U.S. states, making it easier than ever to join our mission from wherever you call home. Our culture is built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence, all in service of our core mission: to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. We embrace authenticity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Personal and professional growth is a priority here, supported through development programs, mentorship, and our Upwork Belonging Communities. We're proud to offer benefits that go beyond the basics, including comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit our Life at Upwork page to learn more about our values, working principles, and the overall employee experience. Ready to help shape the future of work? Check out our Careers page to learn more about opportunities at Upwork. Upwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. Please note that a criminal background check may be required once a conditional job offer is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances. The annual base salary range for this position is displayed below. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program. Annual Base Compensation$254,750-$402,750 USD To learn more about how Upwork processes and protects your personal information as part of the application process, please review our Global Job Applicant Privacy Notice
    $254.8k-402.8k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • VP & GM of Workday Go and Growth Strategy

    Workday 4.8company rating

    Chief executive officer job in Pleasanton, CA

    Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Workday is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Vice President, General Manager (VP, GM) to lead our Workday Go business and spearhead our corporate growth strategy initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving significant business acceleration by owning the strategy, innovation, and execution globally. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of working in a highly matrixed role working across functional areas and driving cohesion around a strategy. Additionally, deep expertise in the enterprise software space, and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations. About the Role Business Leadership & Strategy: Develop and own the comprehensive strategy for the Medium Enterprise business, including defining the long-term vision, growth plan, and key performance indicators (KPIs). You will have full ownership and accountability for the business unit's success, driving growth through strategic innovation across the entire value chain. Product Innovation: Define and manage the product vision, roadmap, and pricing/packaging strategies specifically for the Medium Enterprise market. You will leverage a deep understanding of market needs, user empathy, and data-driven insights to guide product development and ensure the product suite meets the unique requirements of this customer segment. Go-to-Market (GTM) Acceleration: Partner closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and other commercial leaders to design and implement innovative and effective go-to-market strategies. You will be responsible for driving adoption of the Workday product suite by identifying new channels, partnerships, and sales motions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and manage complex, high-impact projects across a matrixed organization, collaborating with senior leaders in product, engineering, sales, marketing, and corporate strategy. Your ability to influence and align diverse teams is crucial for success. Growth Strategy Initiatives: As a key member of the Growth Strategy Team, you will support the SVP of Growth and the Executive Committee by evaluating new market opportunities, leading strategic projects, and coordinating the operational cadence for incubation units. You will play a direct role in Workday's mission to re-accelerate to over 25% year-over-year corporate growth. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize advanced analytical capabilities to leverage data, competitive intelligence, and market research to make complex trade-off decisions and inform business strategy. About You General Management: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the enterprise software industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a general management or P&L-owning role. Product Expertise: Deep expertise in enterprise software, specifically with a strong understanding of ERP and Human Capital Management (HCM) product management, analytics, and/or Travel & Expense (T&E) software. Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated history of building and executing a comprehensive business strategy. Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to drive business decisions. Commercial Leadership: Proven experience partnering with commercial leaders to drive significant growth. Experience with business model innovation, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies is a must. Leadership & Influence: Exceptional ability to lead complex projects across a large, matrixed organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to influence senior leaders and align diverse teams toward a common goal. Global Acumen: Experience working across different time zones and cultures, demonstrating an understanding of global business practices and a high degree of cultural awareness. User Empathy: Expertise in user experience (UX) and market research with a passion for understanding customer needs and translating them into product and business strategy. Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $284,000 USD - $426,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $284,000 USD - $426,000 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
    $284k-426k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Hospital President

    Common Spirit

    Chief executive officer job in Santa Cruz, CA

    Job Summary and Responsibilities Ensures the execution of the hospital's strategy, management, financial performance and oversight of all operational components of the two hospitals in accordance and in alignment with Dignity Health. Plans and implements new business strategies and manages relationships with physicians and external partners considering health care industry trends in a rapidly changing and highly regulated market. Principle Duties and Accountabilities: ● Directs and oversees a portfolio of healthcare assets and demonstrates a solid understanding of different service lines and delivery models within the market. Plans and implements new businesses using different business models and strategic relationships with external partners and physicians. Understands attributes that create successful organizations i.e. legal, structural, economic, and employment models ● Develops and executes strategy for each line of business/service within market area from the perspective of what makes it a viable enterprise and recognizes those elements that require modification and/or expertise to existing local processes and structure to ensure success. ● Facilitates and reinforces through business processes and performance measures an institutional mindset for clinical innovation as an on-going process to look at clinical practices in order to reduce unnecessary variations to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs. ● Develops key service lines, leveraging clinical program tools and service line support/data, implementing outpatient strategy, and identifying market scale opportunities (e.g., recruiting, education) across assigned service areas. Job Requirements Experience: ● Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a related field. ● Minimum of five (5) years of direct management experience. ● Progressively senior-executive healthcare experience within a complex, multi-site, multi-area health care organization including acute-care hospital operations is required. Education: ● Bachelors degree required. ● A masters degree in healthcare administration or business management or a combination of education (or an equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience) is required. #LI-DH #LI-CSH Where You'll Work Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Join Dignity Health California as the president responsible for two acute-care hospitals nestled in the Redwood City-Santa Cruz area connecting the San Francisco Bay with the Monterey Bay. This competitive market is searching for a dynamic healthcare leader to unify the efforts of the coastal community with the innovative landscape of Silicon Valley. Help strengthen Dignity Health as an industry trend setter in an evolving, complex market by ensuring alignment with CommonSpirit Health's strategic priorities.
    $145k-260k yearly est. 13d ago
  • Chief of Staff to the CEO

    Nightfall Ai

    Chief executive officer job in Palo Alto, CA

    About Nightfall: Nightfall is the AI-native, unified data loss prevention and insider risk management platform that protects sensitive data across SaaS apps, GenAI tools, email, endpoint devices, and more. Hundreds of customers, spanning AI innovators to top 10 banks, trust Nightfall to detect and stop data exfiltration at scale. Nightfall enables organizations to innovate freely without the risks of losing intellectual property or exposing customer data. Our agentic platform helps security teams regain their time by putting data loss prevention on autopilot. With automatic remediation, security violations can be resolved automatically before they become incidents, and end-users can be automatically trained and coached in the moment to self-heal violations that they introduce. Nightfall is backed by leading VC firms including Bain Capital Ventures (Enrique Salem - former CEO of Symantec), Venrock (early investors in Cloudflare), WestBridge Capital, Pear VC (early investors in Dropbox and Doordash), and a cadre of cybersecurity leaders including Frederic Kerrest (founder of Okta), Maynard Webb (former COO of eBay), Ryan Carlson (President of Chainguard), Kevin Mandia (founder of Mandiant), and many others. About the role: Nightfall AI is seeking a motivated and hungry individual to join our team in a high-impact Chief of Staff role. In this position, you will work directly with the founders and report to the CEO, playing a pivotal part in supporting the company's most critical initiatives. This is a cross-functional role spanning go-to-market, operations, and product/engineering. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, crave exposure to a variety of business functions, and are eager to drive real impact, we want to hear from you. As Chief of Staff, you'll innovate new programs from the ground up, collaborate across departments, and find ways to leverage as much AI as possible across the organization Responsibilities * Understand all departments and their respective people, goals, and projects; Jump in and fill to move key priorities forward; Streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement * Drive strategic revenue operations by partnering with GTM leadership to optimize sales strategy, renewals, planning, forecasting, compensation, enablement, and efficiency, while identifying growth opportunities and streamlining processes to maximize revenue impact * Drive operational excellence and culture by managing key people initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness * Take ownership of preparing and delivering board materials and all-hands meetings * Execute ad hoc projects as directed by the founders * Innovate new tools, processes, campaigns, and growth strategies from the ground up especially leveraging AI; Scope and deliver proof of concepts and bring new ideas to fruition from start to finish * Ensure information moves fluidly across the organization; Prepare briefings for all meetings; Transfer knowledge from meetings to appropriate team members; Help build systems to share information and to institutionalize knowledge gained * Refine and communicate founder priorities or company positioning to others in the company and in the market * Help structure deals and diligence potential partnership and investment opportunities Qualifications * Experience in revenue operations, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or in a previous Chief of Staff or General Manager role. * Technical background or comfort with technical content. * Strong multitasking skills and comfort with ambiguity. * Proficiency with modern productivity and collaboration tools. * Intellectual curiosity about data security and AI. * Willingness to make recommendations and decisions in the face of incomplete information. * Ability to bring structure and deliver results on open-ended projects with limited guidance. * Comfortable with contracts and negotiations. * Effective, precise, and concise communication skills. * High attention to detail, precision, and a data-driven mindset. Bonus Points * Previous experience working at a cybersecurity SaaS startup * You're excited to have tons of autonomy and responsibility right out the gate
    $144k-263k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Chief Executive Officer (Avatar)

    Landing Ai

    Chief executive officer job in Mountain View, CA

    About the company: We are revolutionizing access to the world's leading thinkers through AI-powered avatars. By using our unique, cutting-edge Voice Stack technology built in collaboration with Andrew Ng's DeepLearning.AI, we enable natural, interactive conversations with digital avatars of experts, mentors and educators. Our avatars build relationships, share knowledge and inspire growth. Role Overview: We are seeking a technologically savvy CEO to lead this company into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of deep AI technical expertise and leadership acumen, to move our cutting-edge voice technology forward, drive team execution, and expand our consumer-facing AI application. The CEO will be responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring speedy execution,, and ensuring alignment with our mission to scale human connection through authorized and authentic AI personas. Key Responsibilities: * Product Innovation: Oversee the development and enhancement of our AI-powered avatars, where improvements will come both from product innovation, mediated by advances in our deep tech in building compelling avatars as well as in the Voice Stack, to deliver authentic and engaging user experiences. * Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's vision and strategic plan. Develop GTM plan, identify and onboard appropriate avatar partners. Position RealAvatar as the leader in AI-driven interactive experiences. * Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of fast execution, customer obsession, and collaboration. * Fundraising: Secure funding from investors. Requirements: * Product Leadership: You have experience bringing products from 0 to 1-ideating, validating, and building in rapid iteration cycles. You think in terms of user needs and product-market fit, and you're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. You're a collaborative problem-solver who works well with technical and design partners, and you thrive in ambiguous environments where speed and learning matter more than process. Strong user empathy, and experience in product design and development, particularly in consumer-facing applications. * Technical Fluency: You understand how to build with generative AI, whether by hands-on experience or through close collaboration with technical teams. You're familiar with the capabilities and limitations of LLMs and related tools. Prior experience with avatars, voice applications, or real-time interaction products is a plus, though not required. You're expected to stay up to speed with the latest in AI technologies and apply them creatively to new product ideas. * Execution & Strategic Thinking: You operate with a founder mindset-balancing big-picture vision with a bias toward action. You take ownership, thrive in ambiguity, and drive momentum across product, engineering, and design. You understand market dynamics, user behavior, and product positioning, and use that insight to guide decisions that create real value. * Leadership & Communication: You lead by influence and inspire teams around a shared vision. You communicate with clarity-whether aligning cross-functional teams, gathering user feedback, or articulating the product vision to partners, stakeholders, or collaborators. You combine high expectations with a supportive work environment that enables employees to do their best work. Nice to Haves: * Industry Connections: Established network within the AI and tech sectors. * Fundraising: Experience raising capital from venture capitalists. * Go to Market: Experience thinking through GTM strategy and being able to execute on the vision. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $144k-263k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Chief Executive Officer (Avatar)

    Aifund

    Chief executive officer job in Mountain View, CA

    About the company: We are revolutionizing access to the world's leading thinkers through AI-powered avatars. By using our unique, cutting-edge Voice Stack technology built in collaboration with Andrew Ng's DeepLearning.AI, we enable natural, interactive conversations with digital avatars of experts, mentors and educators. Our avatars build relationships, share knowledge and inspire growth. Role Overview: We are seeking a technologically savvy CEO to lead this company into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of deep AI technical expertise and leadership acumen, to move our cutting-edge voice technology forward, drive team execution, and expand our consumer-facing AI application. The CEO will be responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring speedy execution,, and ensuring alignment with our mission to scale human connection through authorized and authentic AI personas.Key Responsibilities: Product Innovation: Oversee the development and enhancement of our AI-powered avatars, where improvements will come both from product innovation, mediated by advances in our deep tech in building compelling avatars as well as in the Voice Stack, to deliver authentic and engaging user experiences. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's vision and strategic plan. Develop GTM plan, identify and onboard appropriate avatar partners. Position RealAvatar as the leader in AI-driven interactive experiences. Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of fast execution, customer obsession, and collaboration. Fundraising: Secure funding from investors. Requirements: Product Leadership: You have experience bringing products from 0 to 1-ideating, validating, and building in rapid iteration cycles. You think in terms of user needs and product-market fit, and you're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. You're a collaborative problem-solver who works well with technical and design partners, and you thrive in ambiguous environments where speed and learning matter more than process. Strong user empathy, and experience in product design and development, particularly in consumer-facing applications. Technical Fluency: You understand how to build with generative AI, whether by hands-on experience or through close collaboration with technical teams. You're familiar with the capabilities and limitations of LLMs and related tools. Prior experience with avatars, voice applications, or real-time interaction products is a plus, though not required. You're expected to stay up to speed with the latest in AI technologies and apply them creatively to new product ideas. Execution & Strategic Thinking: You operate with a founder mindset-balancing big-picture vision with a bias toward action. You take ownership, thrive in ambiguity, and drive momentum across product, engineering, and design. You understand market dynamics, user behavior, and product positioning, and use that insight to guide decisions that create real value. Leadership & Communication: You lead by influence and inspire teams around a shared vision. You communicate with clarity-whether aligning cross-functional teams, gathering user feedback, or articulating the product vision to partners, stakeholders, or collaborators. You combine high expectations with a supportive work environment that enables employees to do their best work. Nice to Haves: Industry Connections: Established network within the AI and tech sectors. Fundraising: Experience raising capital from venture capitalists. Go to Market: Experience thinking through GTM strategy and being able to execute on the vision. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $144k-263k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Obran Health, Home & Community

    Obran Cooperative

    Chief executive officer job in Pleasanton, CA

    Job Description About the Role Obran Health is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and grow Obran Health's Home & Community business from its current operations in California with a desire to grow to a national footprint. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensure operational excellence, and strengthen Obran's culture as the employer of choice and exceptional clinical care. The CEO will work closely with the Board and senior leadership to steward the organization's strategic growth while delivering sustainable profitability, compliance, and innovation in home health delivery, and championing a people-first culture and embodying Obran's cooperative values of shared leadership, collaboration, and community impact. Responsibilities Be a champion for all our employees and particularly clinicians to make Obran Health the employer of choice. Prioritizing a great workplace culture. Develop and execute the strategic plan for Obran Health's Home & Community business, aligning with cooperative values and long-term growth goals. Oversee financial performance, including budget management, P&L accountability and operational efficiency. Build, mentor, and retain a strong leadership team to drive organizational success. Ensure compliance with all California and federal regulations governing home health agencies. Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, employee engagement, clinician satisfaction, retention and STAR rating. Standardize operational processes across agencies for scalability and quality outcomes. Partner with the Board to provide timely reporting, business reviews, and recommendations. Represent Obran Health with regulators, payers, and community stakeholders. Support growth strategies including potential integration of new service lines through M&A. Build partnerships with public health institutions, regulators, and community organizations to advance Obran's role in progressive, cooperative healthcare. Requirements Must Haves: 10+ years of progressive leadership in home health, hospice, post-acute, or healthcare operations. Minimum 5 years of executive-level leadership experience. Ability to be a home healthcare administrator, which requires a clinical background OR Master's degree Strong knowledge of California home health regulatory and reimbursement environment. Proven record of driving profitability, retention, and operational excellence. Proven orientation to being aware of and integrating in best of breed technologies to advance the operational, clinical and/or financial success of the business. Exceptional leadership, financial, and communication skills. Visionary and empathetic leader, able to balance business performance with patient-centered priorities Hybrid role, located in California, within commuting distance of our agency in Torrance (South Bay LA) or Pleasanton (SF Bay Area). We believe this role is best supported by an active physical presence in both of our agencies to enable a deep understanding of the business and foster connection with our clinicians, office-based teams, referral partners, and patients. We imagine the CEO will be based out of their local agency office, with monthly travel (up to ~1 week/month20%) to the other location .While we anticipate the greatest success will come from an office-based role, we value your needs for flexibility around occasional WFH Nice to Have: Familiarity and interest in supporting worker ownership and worker-centered models. Might have direct experience or knowledge of cooperatives, ESOPs, or self-management. Or a deep desire to see more worker-centered models proliferate in healthcare. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold accountable remote and hybrid teams across multiple locations. Experience working with remote team members. Clinical background (RN, PT, or related licensure) Experience integrating businesses through M&A Experience overseeing multi-site operations Experience working with an international team Background in public service or government health systems Familiarity with cooperative structures, distributed decision-making, or worker-owned models Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field. Experience integrating AI tools into clinical operations to advance the organization's goals Benefits All employees are invited to become members of Obran Cooperative. An ever growing set of member benefits is offered to all Obran Cooperative members, including: Health, dental, and vision premiums (100% for members; 50% for non-members) Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative Board and committees to help define future Obran Cooperative member benefits for all Obran Cooperative members Participation in profit sharing Life Insurance Flexible and Unlimited PTO Compensation Salary Range: Competitive annual base salary of $210,000-$235,000 (final offer aligned with experience), with potential to earn up to an additional 20% in performance- based compensation tied to profitability, retention and quality metrics Our Mission Obran Cooperative's mission is to put the engines of business to work for humanity. Our Vision Obran will be the world's largest worker-cooperative conglomerate. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities. We acknowledge structures of inequity and embrace the struggles to overcome them, one workplace at a time. Our Values Democracy: We empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions. Innovation: We question the status quo and find new ways of working that are better for ourselves, our customers, our communities, and the environment. Solidarity: We act in ways that promote equity and inclusion; we are pro-black, pro-women, pro-LGBTQ+, and against hate and discrimination in all its forms. Humanity: We believe that workers are humans first; we foster dignity, respect, and joy in our interactions with each other. Balance: We think critically and holistically about our decisions, and seek balance in the short- and long-term outcomes of all stakeholders we touch. Our stakeholders include our members, our families, our communities, our investors, our customers, our suppliers, and the environment. Our Principles This organization operates in accordance with the Rochdale cooperative principles: Voluntary and open membership Democratic member control Members' economic participation Autonomy and independence Education, training, & information Cooperation among cooperatives Concern for community Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, net disposable income, and performance. The range listed is one component of Obran's total compensation package for employees/members. Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Obran is deeply committed to creating workplaces and a community of members where equity is prioritized and valued. We believe that traditional corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ+ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at careers+************** at least one week in advance of your interview.
    $210k-235k yearly 21d ago
  • Vice President, Strategic Provider Operations

    The Gap 4.4company rating

    Chief executive officer job in Pleasanton, CA

    About Gap Inc. Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials. This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team. About the Role The Vice President of Strategic Provider Operations is a critical leadership role responsible for orchestrating and governing a multi-provider outsourcing ecosystem that delivers key technology services to the enterprise. This role ensures that all Managed Service Providers (MSPs) operate under a unified framework with consistent delivery standards, performance outcomes, and strategic alignment. As the central leader overseeing provider performance, contracts, capacity, and innovation, this executive enables operational scale, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the Technology organization. This VP will focus on setting strategic direction, ensuring providers deliver Gap's strategic intent, and building/leading the teams responsible for day-to-day performance and contract management. Salary Range: $300,000 - $330,000 USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. What You'll Do Strategic Provider Governance * Establish and lead a centralized governance model for all MSPs supporting technology services. * Define and enforce common standards, obligations, and metrics to ensure coordinated delivery and unified outcomes across providers. * Act as a strategic integrator of vendor services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities. * Develop and mature Gap's MSP management competencies across Gap's IT organization, including training, coaching, and institutionalizing best practices, so that Gap's IT leaders and teams can effectively govern, manage by outcomes, and collaborate in a multi-provider ecosystem. Partnership and Relationship Management * Serve as the executive point of contact for strategic MSPs, managing executive-level relationships and driving long-term value along with executive sponsors. * Facilitate structured collaboration across partners through business reviews, joint planning sessions, and strategic steering committees. * Foster a culture of transparency, trust, and shared accountability among providers and internal stakeholders. Performance, Financial, and Contract Management * Provide executive oversight to ensure providers deliver on Gap's strategic outcomes-including modernization, adoption of AI capabilities, provider and industry best practices, and delivery of innovation-beyond contractual minimums * Build and lead high-performing teams with expertise in performance management, governance, and contract optimization. Ensure these teams establish and enforce SLAs, KPIs, XLAs, OLAs, and compliance metrics, and drive provider accountability for proactive remediation. * Oversee the development, execution, and ongoing management of contracts, ensuring terms reflect performance expectations, risk mitigation, and value realization. * Drive financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies for provider services. * Lead contract renewals, negotiations, amendments, and terminations in partnership with Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams. Capacity Management * Partner with internal stakeholders and providers to forecast demand, allocate resources, and scale capacity to meet evolving business and technology needs. * Ensure providers have the right skills, bandwidth, and geographic coverage to support operational resiliency and strategic growth. * Address resource gaps proactively and coordinate provider staffing strategies during peak periods, transformation efforts, or incidents. Innovation and Continuous Improvement * Co-lead initiatives that promote innovation within the provider ecosystem, leveraging emerging technologies, process automation, and new delivery models. * Champion a continuous improvement culture, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service experience. * Drive innovation workshops, pilot programs, and best practice sharing across partners to evolve service capabilities and delivery excellence. * Champion adoption of provider best practices, including AI-enabled operations (AIOps), AI-first data lifecycle practices, and AI-first software delivery lifecycles. Advocate for and secure adoption of these practices across Gap's retained IT organization to ensure modernization, productivity, and business outcomes are realized Unified Outcomes and Operational Integration * Lead Gap's transition to and ongoing execution of outcomes-based, progressive outsourcing models, ensuring these constructs deliver measurable business value. * Align provider roadmaps, milestones, and initiatives with internal business and technology goals. * Enable seamless collaboration and handoffs between providers and internal teams to avoid silos and duplication. * Ensure all providers operate under a "one team" mindset, driving cohesive, coordinated service delivery. * Track, Audit, and enforce outcomes and obligations across all providers Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Management * Proactively manage third-party risks, ensuring provider adherence to security, privacy, compliance, and ethical standards. * Maintain and enforce internal policies and procedures to ensure providers meet all contractual and regulatory obligations. Who You Are * 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, Data/AI development, application development, sustainment, and delivery leadership, including governance of large-scale MSP engagements. * Demonstrated success in leading outcome-based outsourcing relationships, managing application and data services at scale, and driving adoption of provider innovations (e.g., AI-enabled delivery models). * At least 5 years in an executive leadership role with responsibility for multi-provider ecosystems managing complex outsourcing contracts and multisourced MSP ecosystems globally. * Demonstrated experience in Service Integration and Management (SIAM), including leading in multi-provider environments where outcomes depend on seamless integration across multiple MSPs, retained teams, and third-party partners. * Demonstrated success in leading performance management, financial planning, capacity scaling, and cross-provider integration. * Strong commercial acumen and expertise in contract lifecycle management, negotiation, and value assurance. * Experience driving innovation initiatives and embedding continuous improvement within a provider operating model. * Strong leadership, communication, and executive relationship skills. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred. Benefits at Gap Inc. * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.* * Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.* * Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.* * Employee stock purchase plan.* * Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* * See more of the benefits we offer. * For eligible employees Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
    $300k-330k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Chief Operations Officer & Vice President of Senior Living

    Grand Lodge, Masonic Homes & Acacia Creek

    Chief executive officer job in Union City, CA

    Pay The pay range is a base salary of $250,000 to $300,000 with bonus potential. About Us The Masonic Homes of California is a charitable organization devoted to helping our communities and families live well and achieve meaningful and rewarding lives. We provide residential communities, statewide outreach services, financial support, and care management to members of the Masons of California, nonprofit fraternal organization with more than 37,000 diverse members. Application Instructions If you are a purpose-driven, forward-thinking leader with a passion for empowering communities, fostering shared service, and advancing operational excellence while stewarding a meaningful charitable mission, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating environments where individuals thrive by working together toward a shared mission. Position Overview The Masonic Homes of California are seeking an inspiring and collaborative Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Senior Living (“COO”) to lead all residential programs across our not-for-profit life plan communities in California. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is a key driver of operational excellence, financial sustainability, and community engagement. The COO will focus on fostering an inclusive environment where residents and team members actively contribute to and participate in creating meaningful experiences. This leader will provide the vision and leadership that empowers residents and team members to be active contributors in solving challenges and shaping solutions, ensuring a shared sense of purpose and accountability. Additionally, this leader will take a forward-thinking, strategic approach to ensure the organization thrives today and well into the future while upholding its deeply rooted charitable mission to care for its own. The position oversees the Executive Directors of the Masonic Homes of California Covina and Union City campuses, the Executive Director of Acacia Creek, and the Vice President of Clinical Services/ Risk Management. Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities 1. Collaborative Leadership Provide leadership that empowers residents and team members to be active participants in identifying challenges and developing solutions that benefit the community. Create systems and initiatives that value the contributions of all community members and integrate their insights into the decision-making process. 2. Financial and Operational Stewardship Drive achievement of budgetary and occupancy targets, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability Regularly assess the profitability and sustainability of services; ask critical questions and pivot strategies when necessary to maintain financial outcomes while upholding the organization's charitable commitment. Identify and pursue innovative revenue opportunities while maintaining a focus on mission-driven services. Act as a steward of the organization's resources to ensure that its charitable mission is preserved and sustainable. 3. Strategic Innovation and Future Trends Analyze external market trends and proactively adjust strategies to remain competitive and aligned with organizational goals. Identify meaningful industry benchmarks to measure and monitor operational performance. Identify future trends including but not limited to, regulatory, and payer environments, adjusting strategy accordingly Introduce forward-thinking practices and innovations, ensuring they align with the mission and drive organizational sustainability. Promote a culture of continuous improvement where innovative ideas are embraced and implemented collaboratively. 4. Systems and Business Delivery Build robust organizational systems that support and optimize all aspects of operations. 5. Risk Management and Compliance Partner with the Vice President of Risk Management to proactively address risks and ensure compliance with all regulations. Promote policies and best practices that safeguard residents, team members, and organizational integrity while encouraging shared accountability. 6. Community Engagement and Relationship-Building Build meaningful, mutual relationships with residents and their families, emphasizing collaboration in decision-making and community life. Foster a culture of belonging, mutual respect, and active participation that enriches the lives of residents and team members alike. Identify and cultivate relationships with key partners in community. Champion initiatives that strengthen connections between campuses and the broader community. 7. Team Leadership and Development Inspire and empower Executive Directors and leadership teams to embrace a collaborative and participatory approach. Promote professional growth and teamwork by creating opportunities for shared learning and success. Lead with humility and authenticity, modeling the values of service, integrity, and inclusion. Requirements Senior leadership experience in senior housing, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations. Proven expertise in financial and operational management, with a history of achieving ambitious goals. Strong background in risk management and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in leading participatory, community-driven organizations. Exceptional relationship-building skills and a commitment to fostering collaboration and empowerment. Passion for improving lives through service, shared purpose, and innovation while upholding the organization's charitable mission. Benefits At Masonic Homes, we prioritize the well-being and development of our team members. We offer: A supportive, team-oriented work environment. Comprehensive health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family. Generous contributions to a 401(k) plan, with additional company contributions when you participate. 27 Days of Paid Time Off accrual and 11 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth.
    $250k-300k yearly Auto-Apply 48d ago
  • Chief Operating Officer

    Meshy

    Chief executive officer job in Sunnyvale, CA

    Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Meshy is the leading 3D generative AI company on a mission to Unleash 3D Creativity by transforming the content creation pipeline. Meshy makes it effortless for both professional artists and hobbyists to create unique 3D assets-turning text and images into stunning 3D models in just minutes. What once took weeks and cost $1,000 now takes just 2 minutes and $1. Our world-class team of top experts in computer graphics, AI, and art includes alumni from MIT, Stanford, and Berkeley, as well as veterans from Nvidia and Microsoft. Our talent spans the globe, with team members distributed across North America, Asia, and Oceania, fostering a diverse and innovative multi-regional culture focused on solving global 3D challenges. Meshy is trusted by top developers, backed by premiere venture capital firms like Sequoia and GGV, and has successfully raised $52 Million in funding. Meshy is the market leader, recognized as the No.1 in popularity among 3D AI tools (according to 2024 A16Z Games) and No.1 in website traffic (according to SimilarWeb, with 3 Million monthly visits). The platform boasts over 5 Million users and has generated 40 Million models. Founder and CEO Yuanming (Ethan) Hu earned his Ph.D. in graphics and AI from MIT, where he developed the acclaimed Taichi GPU programming language (27K stars on GitHub, used by 300+ institutes). His work is highly influential, including an honorable mention for the SIGGRAPH 2022 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and over 2,700 research citations. About the Role As the COO of Meshy, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the company, with a particular focus on Go-to-market (GTM) and company scaling. You will directly report to the CEO and work with other executives to define and implement strategies that ensure scalable growth and operational excellence. What you'll do: Operational Excellence Lead cross-functional operations across sales, marketing, customer success, and post-sales functions Establish KPIs, dashboards, and systems for performance tracking and decision-making Improve processes and workflows to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency Strategic Planning Partner with the CEO on company-wide strategy and resource planning Identify new market opportunities and support geographic or vertical expansion Serve as a key representative with investors, partners, and other stakeholders Team Development Recruit and develop high-performing leaders across go-to-market and operational teams Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and continuous improvement Regularly travel between North America and Asia to maintain an on-the-ground presence and engage directly with local teams What we are looking for: Prior experience working in or with companies undergoing Series A-D scale-up phases Proficiency in English and Mandarin, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven leadership experience in the SaaS industry, ideally at a fast-scaling company Strong background in enterprise sales and marketing management, with hands-on experience leading B2B sales teams Demonstrated ability to run cross-functional operations in a high-growth environment Strategic thinker with a bias for action and strong execution capabilities Experience working across global markets and multicultural teams Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), BI platforms, and SaaS KPIs Nice to have: MBA or equivalent advanced degree Our Values Brain: We value intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge. Our team is composed of some of the brightest minds in the industry. Heart: We care deeply about our work, our users, and each other. Empathy and passion drive us forward. Gut: We trust our instincts and are not afraid to take bold risks. Innovation requires courage. Taste: We have a keen eye for quality and aesthetics. Our products are not just functional but also beautiful. Why Join Meshy? Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and 3D technology. Flexible work environment, with options for remote and on-site work. Opportunities for fast professional growth and development. An inclusive culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Unlimited, flexible time off. Benefits Stock options available for core team members. 401(k) plan for employees. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. The latest and best office equipment.
    $118k-221k yearly est. Auto-Apply 35d ago
  • Smart Coos Virtual Bilingual Guide- Vietnamese

    Smart Coos

    Chief executive officer job in San Jose, CA

    DO YOU SPEAK VIETNAMESE? Well, you are exactly who we are looking for! If you speak Vietnamese and have experience working with kids please apply at ************************** . We will contact you for an interview ASAP. Job Description Smart Coos Virtual Bilingual Guide Smart Coos works very hard to develop and deliver an inspiring curriculum for young children and need people who believe in making that happen. There is room to grow with our company if you have the right team-player attitude and are ready to create an unforgettable experience for kids each week. If this is you, we can't wait to meet you! Compensation Salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience. Qualifications Qualifications Responsibilities of the Smart Coos language guide will include but are not limited to: Outstanding language learning achievement · Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students. · Build class community by investing families in children's language success · Utilize data from Smart Coos interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention. · Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with team. Professional learning, development, and growth · Collaborate with coach to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills. · Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings. · Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities. Skills and Characteristics · Fluency in at least two languages preferred · Must have proven successful experience working with children · Very friendly, responsible, and ALWAYS ON TIME · High level of personal organization and planning. · Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude. · Must possess basic computer skills Educational Background and Work Experience · Teaching experience preferred, focus on K-12 preferred · Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university; · Willingness to seek valid state certification if needed. Environment Requirement · Quiet space · Neutral background · Well-lit Technical requirements: Internet Requirements Wired cable internet connection. Minimum Download Speed: 16 Mbps (or 8,000 Kbps) Minimum Upload Speed: 1 Mbps (or 1,000 Kbps) These speeds represent the typical standard high speed data service offered by cable providers. Smaller (slower) packages or speeds are not recommended, and you may be required to upgrade. TEST MY INTERNET SPEED Wireless network connections are not acceptable. You should have a connection to your home office with a hard line running from the high speed data modem or router directly to your computer (with your wireless adapter turned off on your PC). Computer Hardware Requirements You must possess Administrative Rights to your Computer. Minimum memory: 6 GB of RAM (8 GB of RAM preferred) Minimum processor speed: 3.0 GHz for 2+ core processors Minimum display resolution: 1024 x 768 (a minimum 13.8″ monitor) Network card: integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet Operating Systems: Windows or Macintosh Web Browser: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox should be installed. Java: Java 7, Java 8 Sound Card installed: Standard sound card External speaker with input audio is required Internal or external web camera Firewall, Spyware and Malware Protection You are responsible for installing, configuring and updating security software to protect your computer. Follow the instructions for your security software to make sure that it does not block access or pop-ups for web sites used as part of your job. Additional Information Additional information APPLY @ ************************** : If you speak another language and have experience working with kids PLEASE APPLY @ : ************************** . We will contact you for an interview ASAP. Qualified bilingual individuals from any state within the United States are encouraged to apply.
    $118k-221k yearly est. 11h ago
  • Vice President, Corporate Development

    Marvell

    Chief executive officer job in Santa Clara, CA

    Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact Corporate Development What You Can Expect The Vice President Corporate Development will report directly to the Executive Vice President Corporate Development and serve as a senior executive leading Marvell's global M&A, strategic investment, partnership, and joint-venture activities. This individual will define and drive the company's inorganic growth strategy with a primary focus on data-center infrastructure, AI compute, networking, storage, and advanced interconnect technologies. The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, business units, and engineering leadership to shape strategy, evaluate critical technology gaps, and execute high-impact transactions that strengthen Marvell's competitive position. Key Responsibilities * Serve as a senior strategic leader shaping Marvell's long-term inorganic growth strategy with a focus on data-center and AI infrastructure markets. * Build, oversee, and continuously refine a global pipeline of high-value opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and ecosystem partnerships. * Lead end-to-end deal execution for major transactions: strategic rationale, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and closing. * Partner with engineering and business unit executives to identify technology adjacencies, assess build-vs-buy-vs-partner alternatives, and establish actionable recommendations for the C-suite and Board. * Oversee development of financial models, synergy estimates, integration plans, and investment theses for complex technology transactions. * Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team and business units to ensure alignment across strategy, finance, technology, and operations. * Present opportunities, recommendations, and post-acquisition results to the CEO, executive staff, and Board of Directors. * Represent Marvell in strategic external engagements with target companies, VCs, investment banks, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders. The Vice President Corporate Development will report directly to the Executive Vice President Corporate Development and serve as a senior executive leading Marvell's global M&A, strategic investment, partnership, and joint-venture activities. This individual will define and drive the company's inorganic growth strategy with a primary focus on data-center infrastructure, AI compute, networking, storage, and advanced interconnect technologies. The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, business units, and engineering leadership to shape strategy, evaluate critical technology gaps, and execute high-impact transactions that strengthen Marvell's competitive position. Key Responsibilities * Serve as a senior strategic leader shaping Marvell's long-term inorganic growth strategy with a focus on data-center and AI infrastructure markets. * Build, oversee, and continuously refine a global pipeline of high-value opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and ecosystem partnerships. * Lead end-to-end deal execution for major transactions: strategic rationale, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and closing. * Partner with engineering and business unit executives to identify technology adjacencies, assess build-vs-buy-vs-partner alternatives, and establish actionable recommendations for the C-suite and Board. * Oversee development of financial models, synergy estimates, integration plans, and investment theses for complex technology transactions. * Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team and business units to ensure alignment across strategy, finance, technology, and operations. * Present opportunities, recommendations, and post-acquisition results to the CEO, executive staff, and Board of Directors. * Represent Marvell in strategic external engagements with target companies, VCs, investment banks, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders. This role is on-site only, based at one of Marvell's California offices: * Santa Clara, CA (Silicon Valley HQ) * Irvine, CA (Orange County) What We're Looking For * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred. * 15-20+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership roles in corporate development, M&A, strategy, investment banking, or private equity, with deep exposure to semiconductors or data-center infrastructure. * Proven track record of owning and closing complex, high-value transactions. * Deep understanding of semiconductor technology, cloud and AI infrastructure, networking, compute architectures, and related market dynamics. * Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to connect technology trends to long-term corporate growth priorities. * Strong negotiation skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence at the highest levels internally and externally. * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and manage multiple, parallel workstreams in a complex global organization. * Experience sourcing and managing venture investments and implementing strategic partnerships with emerging technology companies. * Domain expertise in finance, accounting, legal and other relevant areas, including financial analysis, valuation, market analysis, deal structuring, licensing and regulatory frameworks. Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We're dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it's like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Interview Integrity As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews. Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview, they will be disqualified from the hiring process. This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment. #LI-VP1
    $186k-310k yearly est. Auto-Apply 14d ago
  • Vice President, Corporate Development

    Marvell Technology

    Chief executive officer job in Santa Clara, CA

    About Marvell Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact Corporate Development What You Can Expect The Vice President Corporate Development will report directly to the Executive Vice President Corporate Development and serve as a senior executive leading Marvell's global M&A, strategic investment, partnership, and joint-venture activities. This individual will define and drive the company's inorganic growth strategy with a primary focus on data-center infrastructure, AI compute, networking, storage, and advanced interconnect technologies. The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, business units, and engineering leadership to shape strategy, evaluate critical technology gaps, and execute high-impact transactions that strengthen Marvell's competitive position. Key Responsibilities Serve as a senior strategic leader shaping Marvell's long-term inorganic growth strategy with a focus on data-center and AI infrastructure markets. Build, oversee, and continuously refine a global pipeline of high-value opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and ecosystem partnerships. Lead end-to-end deal execution for major transactions: strategic rationale, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and closing. Partner with engineering and business unit executives to identify technology adjacencies, assess build-vs-buy-vs-partner alternatives, and establish actionable recommendations for the C-suite and Board. Oversee development of financial models, synergy estimates, integration plans, and investment theses for complex technology transactions. Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team and business units to ensure alignment across strategy, finance, technology, and operations. Present opportunities, recommendations, and post-acquisition results to the CEO, executive staff, and Board of Directors. Represent Marvell in strategic external engagements with target companies, VCs, investment banks, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders. The Vice President Corporate Development will report directly to the Executive Vice President Corporate Development and serve as a senior executive leading Marvell's global M&A, strategic investment, partnership, and joint-venture activities. This individual will define and drive the company's inorganic growth strategy with a primary focus on data-center infrastructure, AI compute, networking, storage, and advanced interconnect technologies. The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, business units, and engineering leadership to shape strategy, evaluate critical technology gaps, and execute high-impact transactions that strengthen Marvell's competitive position. Key Responsibilities Serve as a senior strategic leader shaping Marvell's long-term inorganic growth strategy with a focus on data-center and AI infrastructure markets. Build, oversee, and continuously refine a global pipeline of high-value opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and ecosystem partnerships. Lead end-to-end deal execution for major transactions: strategic rationale, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and closing. Partner with engineering and business unit executives to identify technology adjacencies, assess build-vs-buy-vs-partner alternatives, and establish actionable recommendations for the C-suite and Board. Oversee development of financial models, synergy estimates, integration plans, and investment theses for complex technology transactions. Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team and business units to ensure alignment across strategy, finance, technology, and operations. Present opportunities, recommendations, and post-acquisition results to the CEO, executive staff, and Board of Directors. Represent Marvell in strategic external engagements with target companies, VCs, investment banks, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders. This role is on-site only, based at one of Marvell's California offices: Santa Clara, CA (Silicon Valley HQ) Irvine, CA (Orange County) What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred. 15-20+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership roles in corporate development, M&A, strategy, investment banking, or private equity, with deep exposure to semiconductors or data-center infrastructure. Proven track record of owning and closing complex, high-value transactions. Deep understanding of semiconductor technology, cloud and AI infrastructure, networking, compute architectures, and related market dynamics. Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to connect technology trends to long-term corporate growth priorities. Strong negotiation skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence at the highest levels internally and externally. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and manage multiple, parallel workstreams in a complex global organization. Experience sourcing and managing venture investments and implementing strategic partnerships with emerging technology companies. Domain expertise in finance, accounting, legal and other relevant areas, including financial analysis, valuation, market analysis, deal structuring, licensing and regulatory frameworks. Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We're dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it's like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Interview Integrity As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews. Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview, they will be disqualified from the hiring process. This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment. #LI-VP1
    $186k-310k yearly est. Auto-Apply 15d ago
  • Chief Operations & Financial Officer

    Stanford University 4.5company rating

    Chief executive officer job in Stanford, CA

    Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. The Office of the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Chief Operations & Financial Officer, the school's principal advisor to the Dean on all financial and administrative matters. This role provides strategic leadership for the school's infrastructure and administrative functions, ensuring that financial, human, and physical resources are aligned with the GSB's mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer oversees a team of more than 120 employees and works closely with senior leaders across Stanford University. This is an especially exciting moment to join the GSB as it celebrates its centennial and welcomes newly appointed leadership committed to shaping the next decade and beyond. In addition to overseeing the school's operational enterprise, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer serves as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, which oversees a diversified portfolio of early-stage and growth investments, guiding long-term strategies that sustain the school's excellence and global impact. Your primary responsibilities* include: Institutional Leadership & Administration * Serve as the chief steward of the school's operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, faculty support, and compliance. Lead six senior functional heads to ensure alignment, accountability, and excellence across all administrative areas. * Oversee the school's financial and budgetary health, including long-range financial planning, consolidated budget development, capital planning, and endowment and reserve management. Ensure strong financial controls, transparent reporting, and effective forecasting to sustain the school's mission and strategic priorities. * Direct the administrative and organizational infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and community life, including HR operations, performance management, and staff development while championing continuous improvement, service excellence, and a culture of collaboration and accountability. * Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of the school's physical and digital environments, including facilities, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and technology systems. Oversee capital projects, space utilization and continuity of business operations to support a safe, sustainable, and innovative campus. * Partner with faculty and academic administration to ensure classroom, research, and office support needs are met efficiently and effectively. * Represent the GSB in university-wide policy, planning, and operational forums, collaborating with senior university leaders to shape institution-wide administrative initiatives and share best practices. Fiduciary & Investment Stewardship * Serve as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, ensuring its investments, programs and distributions advance the school's long-term priorities and financial sustainability. * Oversee the Trust's investment portfolio, including early-stage and growth company holdings, in partnership with external managers, trustees, and advisors. * Provide financial oversight for special programs and initiatives supported by Trust investments, ensuring prudent risk management, transparency, and compliance. * The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of duties. To be successful in this position, you will bring: * Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative, operational and financial management or combination of education and relevant experience. * Mastery across financial stewardship, operational leadership, and investment oversight, with the financial expertise as the essential foundation for this role. * Advanced financial expertise in budget planning, accounting, forecasting, and capital management. * Proven operational leadership experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary administrative functions, with the ability to drive alignment, service excellence, and organizational effectiveness at scale. * Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, organizational management, and financial stewardship. * High level of diplomacy in influencing and aligning stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment at all levels. * Strong analytical rigor, organizational skill, and attention to detail. * Broad understanding of information technology systems and infrastructure. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty and anticipate evolving academic needs. In addition, preferred requirements include: * Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred. * Experience spanning private, public, or nonprofit sectors, ideally with exposure to higher education or mission-driven organizations. * Familiarity with endowment or trust management and investment governance. * Passion for the mission of higher education and the transformational impact of the Stanford GSB. The expected pay range for this position is $400,000 to $480,000 per year. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Why Stanford is for You Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you: * Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues. * A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support. * A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes. * Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums. * Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information * Schedule: Full-time * Job Code: 4179 * Employee Status: Regular * Grade: O * Requisition ID: 107877 * Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
    $121k-178k yearly est. 8d ago
  • CFO & Head of Capital Markets - Relocate to Los Angeles

    MacDonald & Company 4.1company rating

    Chief executive officer job in Fremont, CA

    About the Role Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer & Head of Capital Markets. This dual-role executive will oversee all finance and accounting operations while leading capital raising efforts across institutional and high-net-worth channels. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and offers a path to partnership after three years based on performance. Key Responsibilities CFO Function: Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance Manage internal controls, financial reporting, and investor communications Advise the CEO and support long-term planning and growth strategy Oversee financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis Direct and mentor accounting and finance staff Capital Markets Function: Lead all equity and debt fundraising initiatives Manage investor relationships, including family offices, institutions, and private clients Oversee creation of offering materials, investor reporting, and presentations Structure investment vehicles, analyze returns, and support the Investment Committee Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's investor base Qualifications 8+ years of experience in real estate capital markets, accounting, and finance Proven ability to raise capital and manage investor relationships Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and reporting CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred Experience with Yardi and advanced Excel required Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills Compensation Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and meaningful profit participation. Partnership opportunity available after 3 years.
    $149k-246k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

    Christian & Timbers

    Chief executive officer job in Fremont, CA

    About the Company A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust. The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks. Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability. Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators. AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation. Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI. Candidate Profile PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent. 12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production. Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research. Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems. Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams. Compensation & Benefits Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones. Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs. Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.
    $110k-177k yearly est. 4d ago

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