Technology Chief of Staff, DISQO
$150-180k
+ Equity
Office located in Glendale, CA
Audience insights platform
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Audience insights platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-180k
+ Equity
Office located in Glendale, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses and organizations to drive better brand growth.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and leadership skills
- 5–8+ years of experience in tech, preferably in business operations, program management, or product ops roles
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably as a Chief of Staff, to a C-level executive or senior leadership team, ideally a CTO or a CPO
- Strong understanding of technology and software development processes within a startup or high-growth environment. (Agile, OKRs, Technology/Product Roadmaps etc.)
- Strong program/project management skills with experience supporting or partnering with engineering and product teams
- Expert in tools like Jira, Aha!, or other PPM (Project Portfolio Management) platforms
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to translate data into actionable insights
- Comfortable with financial and audit-related workflows, budgeting, and headcount/resource planning
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
- High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
- Strong EQ, high integrity, and the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technology Chief of Staff to provide strategic and operational support to our Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- As the Technology Chief of Staff, you will work closely with the CTO to drive the company's technological vision, manage key initiatives, and ensure efficient operations across the technology department
- As Technology Chief of Staff to the CTO, you’ll be a strategic partner, trusted operator, and force multiplier
- You’ll run critical team and cross-functional meetings, ensure alignment on roadmap and goals, drive forward strategic initiatives, and support finance-related efforts
- This is a highly visible role for someone who’s equal parts strategic thinker, executor, and systems-savvy operator
- Collaborate with the CTO and leadership to define, communicate, and track progress toward strategic goals across product and engineering
- Support and help lead roadmap planning cycles, ensuring coordination across functions, alignment with company goals, and clear decision-making frameworks
- Conduct research, analyze industry trends, and provide insights to the CTO to support decision-making and drive innovation
- Assist in building technology focused frameworks to optimize operational efficiency, leveraging AI where applicable
- Drive execution of critical projects across the CTO org, including complex cross-functional initiatives and high-stakes deliverables
- Establish project management frameworks, monitor progress, and manage risks and dependencies across various teams and stakeholders
- Work closely with Product and Engineering leaders to track product roadmap items, ensure visibility on progress, and surface risks/blockers early
- Maintain dashboards and reporting on key product and delivery KPIs, helping inform leadership decisions and track performance over time
- Maintain and improve systems and tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, dashboards) for visibility, prioritization, and alignment across the org
- Streamline operational processes within the technology org, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration and alignment
- Manage resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to maximize productivity and optimize resource utilization
- Partner with Finance to support budgeting, audit compliance and resource planning
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO, providing insights, preparing briefings, and facilitating effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Own the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up for key meetings, including CTO staff meetings, cross-functional syncs, roadmap reviews, and all-hands. Keep the trains running
- Act as a liaison between the CTO and various teams, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication channels
- Craft and coordinate communications on behalf of the CTO, including presentations, executive updates, and org-wide messages
- Plan and execute on-site events and offsites for the technology org and the company — including agenda design, logistics, and follow-up actions
- Represent the CTO in meetings, conferences, and other events, as required
- Lead and support strategic initiatives as directed by the CTO, such as exploring new technologies, partnerships, or expansion opportunities
- Conduct research, prepare business cases, and provide recommendations to drive innovation and growth
- Manage special projects as assigned, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes
Our take
DISQO is a consumer insight exchange platform, providing data on consumer activity to businesses that they can use to inform marketing and product development decision-making.
The company was founded with the intention of creating the most trusted insights platform for market research and ad measurement. Unlike competitors, DISQO's business model revolves around a win-win outcome for both consumers and marketers, with consumers willingly selling their data for rewards, and marketers using an ethical and sustainable provider to gain insight into consumer behaviour without losing valuable PR points.
DISQO boasts an impressive client list spanning market researchers, ad agencies, and global brands. After receiving substantial funding in 2021, the company acquired Feedback Loop in 2022, a product research platform. This buyout enabled DISQO to deliver comprehensive insights into brand, product, and customer experiences for any kind of organization, and facilitate its continued expansion across the space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2021
$85m
SERIES B
Aug 2018
$13.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $101.5m
Company benefits
- Focus on impact, not the clock. WFH with a flex schedule and unlimited vacation. Recharge and spend time with those who matter most
- 100% coverage of employees’ medical, dental and vision insurance premiums (80% for dependents). And other wellness programs!
- Proudly supporting parents with time off and resources for welcoming new additions
- Every person on the team is an owner. We’re all in this together and offer competitive equity to every new hire
Company HQ
Downtown, Glendale, CA
Leadership
Armen Adjemian
(CEO & Co-Founder)Having worked as a PwC Associate, they founded Venture Group in 2005, before roles at Glendale Water and Power and being CEO of Blue Media Ventures.
Drew Kutcharian
(CTO & Co-Founder)They worked as a Consultant before co-founding Venarc as CTO and taking on several Advisory roles before co-founding DISQO.
Armen Petrosian
(Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder)They took an MBA at USC before working as CEO of VentureCorp and CMO of Blue Media Ventures, before leaving to start DISQO in January 2016.
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