Chief of Staff, Upway
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Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
Open for applications
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+ Stock option grant
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To accelerate e-bike adoption and reduce waste.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in strategic or operational roles, such as consulting, project management, or Chief of Staff positions, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment
- Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to rapidly changing needs
- Ability to create visually stunning presentations, translating complex data and ideas into clear and compelling visuals
- Exceptional communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on execution and delivering results
- High emotional intelligence, with a collaborative approach and genuine care for building a positive team culture
- A passion for sustainability, mobility, and working on meaningful projects that have a tangible impact on the world
What the job involves
- At Upway, we are revolutionizing mobility by making e-bikes the new norm. This first-ever Chief of Staff role is a unique opportunity to work directly with the founders and play a central role in scaling a mission-driven, fast-growing startup
- You’ll be part of a passionate, ambitious team that operates across multiple countries and continents, united by a shared vision to make electric mobility accessible to everyone
- As Chief of Staff, you’ll help drive strategic priorities, oversee special projects, and support the founders in their daily operations, enabling them to focus on growing the company and delivering our vision
- At this position, you would work directly with the co-founders and the leadership team
- Based in Paris, you’ll act as a trusted partner to the founders, ensuring strategic priorities are identified, communicated, and executed effectively
- Work closely with the founders to define and execute strategic priorities
- Drive execution of critical initiatives by monitoring progress, resolving blockers, and ensuring delivery of impactful outcomes
- Prepare materials for investor updates, board meetings, internal meetings and strategic reviews to ensure effective communication of business objectives and performance
- Support hiring efforts by managing recruitment campaigns, overseeing onboarding strategies, and helping Upway attract and retain top talent
- Represent the founders in key internal and external meetings, driving follow-up and alignment across teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve organizational efficiency and maintain a strong company culture
Application process
- Applied
- Review
- Introduction Call
- Co-founder Call
- Interview Stage
- Offer Stage
- Hired
Our take
Upway is a second-hand marketplace for electric bicycles, offering a more affordable alternative to new models. The company purchases e-bikes from both private sellers and e-bike companies, refurbishing them and reselling at a discount, a model that appeals to those looking for quality e-bikes at a lower cost.
The electric bike market in Europe is booming and expected to double in value over the next decade. Upway capitalises on this growth by addressing consumer concerns about the quality of second-hand bikes. Through its refurbishment process, it ensures customers can confidently purchase pre-owned bikes, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
In addition to its expansion into key European markets, Upway has recently formed a strategic partnership with Rad Power Bikes. Through this collaboration, customers of Rad's US retail locations can trade in their old e-bikes for discounts on new models, supporting a circular economy. An exciting partnership that strengthens Upway's position as a leader in sustainable mobility and makes e-bikes more accessible.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$30m
SERIES B
Jun 2022
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $61m
Company HQ
Gennevilliers, France
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Leadership
Toussaint Wattinne
(Co-Founder & CEO)Before co-founding Upway, spent eight years at Uber in a variety of roles, including Director and Regional General Manager.
Stéphane Ficaja
(Co-Founder)Engineer with experience at AirFrance and FinTech company Misys. Like co-founder Toussaint Wattinne, worked at Uber for eight years in a number of Directorial and Regional Management roles.
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