Resonance places world-class Chiefs of Staff with founders who can't afford to get it wrong. Founded by an ex-Chief of Staff and ex-VC who's lived the role firsthand.
Our average time to present the hired candidate is 14 days. We've filled roles in as little as 2 weeks, too — without compromising on candidate quality.
We work exclusively with venture-backed startups. Our team has placed talent at companies backed by a16z, Sequoia, Founders Fund, Greylock, and more.
We find people who make you rethink what's possible — the ones who resonate with your mission and amplify everyone around them.
The Chief of Staff role is one of the most misunderstood positions in the C-suite. A great Chief of Staff is a force multiplier — someone who makes the CEO and the entire executive team more effective.
| Archetype | Superpower | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| The Finance Pro | Leads strategic finance — fundraising, financial modeling, data rooms, and company-wide planning | CEOs who need a strategic finance partner for fundraising or financial rigor |
| The Management Consultant | Develops and implements business strategies — GTM, customer acquisition, performance improvement, supply chain optimization | Companies scaling operations or entering new markets |
| The Startup Buff | Thrives in hyper-growth — wears many hats from partnerships to deals to hiring key personnel | Early-stage founders who need a Swiss Army knife operator |
| The Entrepreneur | Risk-taker and innovator — launches initiatives, challenges the status quo, and proposes bold moves | CEOs who want a builder-mindset CoS to drive new ventures or transformation |
We question everything. What are you really trying to solve? We define the role from your actual needs, not a template.
We tap our proprietary network of Chiefs of Staff, operators, and strategic leaders. Every candidate is pre-vetted against our CoS competency framework.
You'll see 3–5 exceptional candidates, not 30 mediocre ones. Each comes with our detailed assessment of fit and capability.
We don't disappear after the offer letter. We support the transition to ensure your new Chief of Staff hits the ground running.
"Resonance helped us find a world-class Chief of Staff in less than two weeks. Within 2 days of discovery, they presented us with three excellent candidates, one of whom we promptly hired. The candidate has been immense in tackling critical projects right out of the gate."
"Zaharo and her team are hands down one of the best, if not the best, recruiters I've worked with in my nearly two-decade career. What sets them apart is their ability to truly understand what you're looking for, often surfacing insights that crystallize your own thinking."
"Resonance was an absolute game-changer for us. We needed a highly specialized Chief of Staff. I expected the search to be long and difficult. Instead, they delivered top-tier candidates within days. We had a signed offer in just a couple of weeks."
Chief of Staff salaries at venture-backed startups typically range from $150K–$250K+ base, depending on company stage, location, and scope. Many also include equity. We provide detailed comp benchmarking for your specific situation.
Most founders benefit from a Chief of Staff once they've raised a Series A or beyond and are spending more than 30% of their time on operational coordination rather than strategic priorities. If you feel like you need a clone, you probably need a CoS.
A COO typically owns a defined operational scope. A Chief of Staff operates across all functions as an extension of the CEO, with a mandate that shifts based on the company's most pressing needs. Many Chiefs of Staff eventually become COOs.
Our average placement timeline is 6 weeks from kickoff to signed offer (our average time to present the hired candidate is 14 days). For urgent searches, we've delivered calibrated shortlists in 48 hours.
Yes. We place both in-person and remote Chiefs of Staff.
We partner with founders on the hires that shape their company's trajectory. Let's find someone who resonates.