Chief of Staff/ Assistant to CEO

**A world empowered by autonomy. We build robotic vehicles to improve logistics safety, forge a greener Earth, and enhance human lives.
We are a closely-knit team aspiring to change the world through disruptive technology. We are innovators. We are tinkerers. We are problem-solvers. And we have a fair amount of magic dust up our sleeves. We have a plan for fleet-level deployment of autonomous vehicles, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best to join us in making this a reality.

**About Venti Technologies
Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. Using rigorous mathematics, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has a proprietary collection of autonomy technologies including a suite of powerful logistics algorithms. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and driving growth. Launched in 2018, Venti brings together an unsurpassed team internationally. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites and a growing pipeline. Venti has offices in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), Suzhou (China), and Singapore - our Asian headquarters.

**Role responsibilities**
- **Strategic Support**:Work closely with the CEO to implement the organization's strategic objectives and initiatives. Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- **Operations Management**:Oversee various company operations to ensure alignment with the strategic plan. Implement efficient processes and procedures to improve productivity. Foster cross-functional collaboration between departments.
- **Communication and Liaison**: Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients. Draft and review correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO.
- **Event and Project Management**:Assist in planning and coordinating special events, conferences, and company functions. Lead and coordinate strategic projects and initiatives.
- **Financial Oversight**:Handle expense reporting, budget tracking, and other financial tasks as required to support decision-making. Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- **Document Management**:Assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of documents, reports, and presentations.
- **Meeting Support**: Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as necessary. Coordinate logistics both in-person and virtual meetings.
- **Personal Support**:Provide personal support to the CEO as needed, including managing personal appointments and other tasks.
- **Information Management**:Maintain and organize confidential information and files.
- **Task Prioritization**: Assist in identifying and managing priorities, ensuring the CEO's time is optimally utilized.

**Required experience**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, MBA or advanced degrees are a plus.
- Proven experience in a high-level management or executive support role.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using office software and tools, including MS Office suite.
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work outside of standard hours as needed.

**We also offer world-class benefits, fantastic culture, flexible working arrangements, and a great international working environment. Come and join us