About the role
We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as a thought partner to Vinod. You’ll work directly with him across investment opportunities, portfolio support, research, and writing, combining independent judgment with hands-on execution. Your work will range from meeting founders and investigating unfamiliar technologies to drafting communications and helping portfolio companies address important questions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Independent thinking. You reason from first principles, distinguish evidence from assumption, and are comfortable saying “I don’t know” before finding out
- Clear communication and people skills. You write precisely, explain complex ideas succinctly, listen carefully, and disagree constructively
- Integrity, composure, and low ego. You handle sensitive information responsibly, remain effective under pressure, and bring the same care to routine coordination as to consequential decisions
- Interest in founders and technology. You want to understand how ambitious ideas become businesses. Venture or startup experience is a plus
More about this role
Menlo Park, CA · In person · Full-time · 3-year commitment
Vinod Khosla is an entrepreneur and investor ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ 2026 Midas List of the world’s top venture investors. He backs ambitious ideas before they become conventional wisdom and built Khosla Ventures around venture assistance : working directly with founders to turn technical breakthroughs into lasting businesses.
KV backs entrepreneurs pursuing bold, early, and impactful technologies. Across AI, healthcare, energy, and more, the ambition is to make essential services more accessible, scarce resources more abundant, and entirely new capabilities possible. KV investments include OpenAI, General Intuition, Discovery Loop, Cognition, DoorDash, Instacart, Stripe, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and Rocket Lab.
Three of KV’s five managing directors were named to the 2026 Midas List, offering the opportunity to learn directly from Vinod within a team of accomplished investors and company builders.
We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as a thought partner to Vinod. You’ll work directly with him across investment opportunities, portfolio support, research, and writing, combining independent judgment with hands-on...
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