Vice President of Operations, Kira Learning
$200-230k
+ Equity package
AI-powered learning tools
Job no longer available
AI-powered learning tools
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$200-230k
+ Equity package
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that students, teachers, and schools are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly transforming world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is highly analytical, has strong business acumen, and can solve complex problems and collaborate effectively to carry projects from conception through execution
- 12+ years experience in strategy & operations, private equity investment banking, venture capital, or management consulting. Comfort with operating in a fast-paced environment and handling ambiguity. Bonus points for experience in managing various aspects of compliance
- An ability to oscillate easily from strategic considerations to tactile execution
- Master problem solver. You constantly think five steps ahead, anticipating and solving needs before they occur
- High level of organization. Even when there are numerous priorities, tasks and deadlines, you’re not easily flustered. You can multitask and prioritize quickly, smartly and based on the needs of the business and of leadership
- High integrity and trustworthiness. You are able to handle the details of highly confidential and critical tasks with discretion and ease
- Strong emotional intelligence, self awareness and professional maturity
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are too, like body language and vocal tonality. Ability to prepare and give clear and compelling presentations
- Nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
- A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Expert proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel)
What the job involves
- We are looking for our first VP of Strategy & Business Operations to help solve some of our most pressing business challenges and sit at the intersection of strategy, finance, product and operations
- Specifically, this person will be responsible for building and managing financial forecasts, driving annual and quarterly planning, allocating resources efficiently and partnering across the team to spearhead strategic initiatives that push the business forward
- Build out and manage an integrated business planning process across all functions, and evolve all facets of financial forecasting including annual budgeting and long range planning. Be a key thought partner to all business leaders and proactively think through ways to optimize the business to perform more efficiently
- Spearhead select strategic initiatives to improve processes and efficiency in the organization, especially in regard to operations
- Create and maintain SOPs for business operations, ensure systems and processes run smoothly to achieve quality output and uniformity of performance
- Work as our controller, including overseeing our relationship with our outsourced accounting firm. You will need to effectively coordinate the delivery of all accounting and financial reports, review incoming invoices and oversee compliance of select company policies (e.g., travel and expense)
- Work with external counsel to oversee multiple aspects of compliance, ensuring we are operating safely and mindfully in regards to various state, federal and international laws
- Partner with functional leaders (sales, marketing, product) to identify, advance and support cross-company strategic programs that materially improve Kira’s market position and operating effectiveness
Our take
Kira Learning is an AI-powered platform that allows anyone to teach and learn computer science. The company offers access to a computer science curriculum that covers a wide range of programming languages and technologies, including AI, Cybersecurity, and Web Development. Its versatility and inclusive learning resource empower learners of all experience levels to further develop their skills.
Focusing on democratizing computer science education, Kira's AI-powered tools for auto-grading and student assistance further enhance the learning experience, keeping students continuously motivated and engaged. This approach addresses the growing demand for technical teaching expertise as more states in the US mandate computer science courses in schools.
Successful funding rounds have enabled the company to expand its operations and reach. With plans to expand to about 20 states, the company is set to ultimately benefit a large number of students and educators across the country. Kira is poised to become a prominent destination for individuals seeking to learn computer science and AI.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2023
$15m
EARLY VC
Jun 2022
$6m
SEED
Total funding: $22.5m
Company HQ
Ventura, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Andrea Pasinetti
(CEO)Graduated from Stanford University with a Masters Degree in Computer Science. Alongside Kira Learning, they are the co-founder of VIAVIA where they serve as the Head of Engineering.
Jagriti Agrawal
(VP of Artificial Intelligence)Graduated from Stanford University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Previously worked as an AI Group Technical Product Manager at NASA.
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