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March 18, 2022

How to find the right chief of staff

When should a startup hire a chief of staff and what should they be looking for?

A chief of staff is the glue that holds a company together: they keep teams aligned, start and lead strategic initiatives and are a trusted companion to the CEO. When should a startup hire a chief of staff and what should they be looking for? Tristan Lim, chief of staff at Commsor, a platform solution for communities, explained all to Startup Life.

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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and writes Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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