Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff & Apprentice to the Managing Partners Dallas, Texas (Preferred) | Reports to: Managing Partners, SPLY Capital | Full-Time Location Reports To Managing Partners Title Chief of Staff Classification Full-Time SPLY Capital is a relationship-first venture capital firm investing in the companies shaping the future of AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy, defense, space, and enterprise software. The firm partners with exceptional founders long before conventional discovery and is purpose-built to create generational outcomes for investors and portfolio companies alike.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Chief of Staff & Apprentice role is designed to compress years of institutional learning into a direct-mentorship experience. The successful candidate will work alongside both Managing Partners with full visibility into every dimension of building and scaling a global venture capital platform — from fundraising and deal sourcing to portfolio management, investor relations, marketing, operations, and strategic partnerships. This is far more than an administrative function. The role carries real responsibility across investment, marketing, operations, and AI workflow development, and is intended to serve as a career-defining foundation for a future founder, venture capitalist, or operator.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Partnership Attend executive leadership meetings and document action items Prepare briefing materials in advance of every meeting Prioritize and coordinate strategic initiatives across the firm Represent the Managing Partners during internal and external meetings when appropriate Build systems and infrastructure that create operating leverage for the Managing Partners Venture Capital Participate in investment committee meetings Assist with investment memos and due diligence processes Track portfolio company performance and flag material developments Support fundraising efforts and LP communications Research industries, markets, founders, and emerging technologies Assist with LP reporting and fund operations Marketing & Brand Help manage and protect the SPLY Capital brand Draft LinkedIn posts, newsletters, investor updates, and thought leadership content Coordinate podcast appearances, speaking opportunities, and media requests Create presentation decks and fundraising materials Coordinate with portfolio companies on strategic announcements AI & Automation SPLY Capital believes AI should amplify every team member. The Chief of Staff will become an institutional expert in AI productivity tooling — including Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion AI, Gamma, Granola, and emerging platforms — with responsibility for: Building AI workflows that improve firmwide efficiency Creating internal operating systems using AI tooling Automating repetitive processes across investment, marketing, and operations Continuously evaluating new AI tools for implementation across the platform Operations Organize executive offsites and investor events Build repeatable internal operating systems and improve documentation Assist with recruiting and interviewing Lead cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Managing Partners

ROLE AT A GLANCE

Title Chief of Staff & Apprentice to the Managing Partners Location Dallas, Texas (preferred) or Austin, Texas Reports To Managing Partners, SPLY Capital Travel Required as needed Availability Occasional evenings and weekends during major projects Compensation Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Access to premier VC events, conferences, and direct Managing Partner mentorship

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We care far more about aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and relentless resourcefulness than years of experience. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to build something extraordinary and is obsessed with continuous improvement. You Are Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented Comfortable operating in ambiguity and thriving in fast-moving environments Naturally proactive and thinking several steps ahead Calm under pressure with strong judgment Passionate about startups, venture capital, AI, and technology Discreet and trusted with confidential information Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following is a plus — but not required: Venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or consulting Startup operations, business operations, or project management AI workflow automation or financial analysis Marketing, brand management, or content creation

YOU'LL KNOW YOU'RE SUCCEEDING WHEN...

You consistently create leverage for the Managing Partners Meetings run more efficiently because everything is prepared in advance Team members seek your input before presenting ideas to the Managing Partners AI is deeply integrated into how the firm operates and you led that integration Marketing content is published consistently and reflects the SPLY Capital brand Investors, founders, and partners consistently have a world-class experience

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

After two years you will have experienced nearly every aspect of building and operating an institutional venture capital firm. You'll leave with: A world-class network of founders, investors, and executives Deep understanding of venture capital mechanics, fund operations, and deal structuring AI implementation and automation expertise Marketing, brand-building, and content creation experience Fundraising and LP relations experience Executive operating and leadership development Exposure to hundreds of startups and investment opportunities Direct mentorship from two Managing Partners

OUR CULTURE

Relationships matter. Transparency builds trust. Speed wins. Curiosity is a competitive advantage. AI should augment every employee. Everyone thinks like an owner. We move fast, communicate often, and hold ourselves to an exceptionally high standard. #J-18808-Ljbffr SPLY Capital