Chief of Staff & Corporate Development Lead, Canary Technologies
$175-300k
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Providing hospitality technology
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Providing hospitality technology
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$175-300k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help hoteliers thrive through innovative software solutions.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of total professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank or management consulting firm
- Prior operating experience in a company environment (post-banking or consulting)
- Strong experience in financial modeling and strategic analysis
- Preferred Experience
- Prior exposure to technology, SaaS, or high-growth companies
- Experience supporting or executing M&A, corporate development, or strategic initiatives
- MBA not required, but a plus
- Strong written and verbal communicator; able to influence senior stakeholders
- High ownership mentality — treats company outcomes as personal responsibility
- Able to operate comfortably at both 30,000 feet and in the weeds
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented Chief of Staff & Corporate Development Lead to work directly with the CEO and drive the company’s most critical strategic and operational priorities
- This role combines a close day-to-day partnership with the CEO and ownership of corporate development initiatives, including M&A and long-term strategic planning
- This is a high-impact role designed for someone with a strong foundation in investment banking or management consulting who is eager to apply that skill set in an operating environment and take meaningful ownership of outcomes
- Chief of Staff to the CEO:
- Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategy, prioritization, and execution
- Help set and manage the CEO’s agenda, ensuring focus on the highest-impact initiatives
- Assist in the preparation of Board materials, investor updates, and key executive communications
- Drive alignment, accountability, and follow-through across the executive team
- Own and execute cross-functional initiatives spanning all parts of the business
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities early, and proactively recommend solutions
- Serve as a point of leverage between the CEO and the broader organization
- Management of CEO's EA
- Corporate Development & Strategic Initiatives:
- Own and execute corporate development efforts, including:
- M&A strategy and evaluation
- Financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis
- Diligence coordination and transaction execution
- Post-merger integration planning and execution
- Support long-term strategic planning, capital allocation decisions, and growth initiatives
- Assist with international expansion and new product line strategy as needed
- Why This Role:
- Direct, daily partnership with the CEO
- Broad exposure across strategy, operations, finance, and leadership
- Meaningful ownership of high-impact initiatives and decisions
- Opportunity to help shape the long-term direction of a category-leading company
- Strong pathway to expanded leadership responsibility over time
Our take
Embracing the modern era, Canary Technologies is dedicated to revolutionising the hotel industry through digital transformation. Pioneering the field with its mobile web-based Guest Management System and Digital Authorisation solutions, Canary aims to rid hotels of outdated technology, enhancing revenue streams by boosting staff productivity and delivering superior guest experiences.
Co-founders Harman and SJ, childhood friends turned business partners, bring a unique blend of expertise to the table, drawing from their extensive background in both hospitality and technology sectors. With the industry already on an upward trajectory, the post-pandemic landscape has further fueled the demand for their solutions, particularly their contactless check-in and checkout offerings.
Despite competition in the sector, Canary has secured significant funding led by Insight Partners, enabling rapid expansion and talent acquisition to meet the burgeoning demand for its innovative solutions.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
59% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2025
$80m
SERIES D
Jun 2024
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $175.2m
Company benefits
- Our health insurance has you covered on day 1
- Flexible working hours
- Training and career development
- Regular team building events
- A travel stipend for when you stay at Canary hotels
- Internal promotions from within the team
- Kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks, coffee, and more
- We're a diverse and global team
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Harman Singh Narula
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded a custom printed apparel company, The Shirt Guys, LLC. Worked in strategy for Citigroup and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and as a Management Consultant for Bain & Company.
Satjot "SJ" Sawhney
(Co-Founder & President)Previously co-founded Mobibolt, Inc and Tapfame before serving as Head of Product at the hospitality technology startup, Stayful.
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