Chief of Staff to the CEO
Help us tackle the growing wildfire crisis with the latest advancements in AI and IoT
Who we are
The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.
About Pano: We are a 150+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.
Pano AI is on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! MIT Technology Review listed Pano as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024, and Fast Company named Pano AI one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI of 2023. We’ve also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC News. Pano AI’s dozens of government and enterprise customers span 16 states in the U.S., five states in Australia, and BC, Canada, and we are currently monitoring over 30 million acres of land. Pano AI has raised $89M in venture capital funding from Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/.
The Role
Pano is looking for a Chief of Staff to the CEO to serve as a force multiplier, maximizing the CEO’s leverage and impact. You will report into the Office of the CEO and work directly with the CEO and executive team. This is an opportunity to drive clarity, preparation, and follow-through for the CEO’s priorities, enabling faster execution and stronger alignment across the company.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, and operational problem-solver who thrives in an intense, mission-driven startup environment. Based in San Francisco, you will be in the Mission District office 2–3 days per week.
What You'll Do
Support the CEO in attending executive reviews across myriad functions: tracking action items, codifying decisions, following up with teams, and managing priorities.
Work with department leaders to prepare materials, agendas, and briefing documents for executive meetings.
Drive decision speed and quality by turning ambiguous topics into crisp decision points, tradeoffs and clear recommendations.
Ensure CEO decisions and priorities turn into outcomes by tracking commitments, unblocking execution and driving accountability across owners.
Help maintain clear communication between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders including drafting communications on behalf of the CEO, such as speeches, Q&A, presentations and emails.
Prepare the CEO for critical moments by ensuring the CEO is fully briefed for key meetings.
Support the Office of the CEO with key initiatives such as annual planning and KPIs.
What You'll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2 - 6 years of experience in strategy and operations, consulting or similar fields.
Clear, well-structured written and verbal communication.
Skilled at synthesizing complexity into clear briefs, decisions and action plans.
Capable of managing multiple priorities in an intense, fast-paced environment without losing attention to detail.
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism with a service-oriented mindset.
Hungry to grow your responsibilities and impact as the company scales.
Preferred
Track record of driving cross-functional alignment, exceptional internal communication and workflow improvements.
Prior experience in an early stage or growth stage venture-backed start-up.
Final compensation for full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, full-time roles are eligible for stock options. Our benefits package also includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 401(k) plan, and flexible paid time off.