Chief of Staff (Founding Operator)

We’re hiring the person who will build how TEN actually runs.

If you’ve ever wanted to take something early, shape it, and scale it into something meaningful - this is that role.

About TEN

TEN is a private network for founders and operators building the most important technology companies in Colorado.

Our members are the people behind the companies shaping the state’s future - leading high-growth teams, raising billions in capital, and building businesses that will impact the world.

We build small, highly intentional exec roundtables based on industry & roles.

Meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to build these ecosystems city by city, starting in Colorado. We're hiring our first operator to make TEN indispensable for tech leaders and to build the systems that let us scale it nationally.

About the Role

This is a Chief of Staff / Founding Operator role - with full ownership over how TEN operates.

You’ll work directly with the founder - turning ideas into consistently exceptional member experiences and building the systems required to scale.

This is not a support role. You will own the operational backbone of the business, with real responsibility for how TEN runs day-to-day and how it grows.

What You’ll Own

* Build and run the operational backbone of TEN - systems, processes, and infrastructure that scale to 150 members in Colorado and then multiple markets

* Design and curate high-quality member experiences - ensuring every room, interaction, and touchpoint meets a premium standard

* Own the full member lifecycle - onboarding, engagement, retention, and overall experience

* Lead execution of all events - ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability

* Develop communication systems that keep members engaged and connected

* Manage internal tools and workflows (CRM, member portal, processes)

* Handle logistics, vendors, contracts, and scheduling

* Partner with the founder to launch new programs and expand into new markets

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

* TEN runs seamlessly - events, onboarding, and communication operate without friction

* Members consistently describe the experience as high-quality, intentional, and impactful to their career and companies

* Systems are in place to support continued growth and begin expansion into new cities

* The founder is fully focused on member outcomes, growth, partnerships, and building new offerings - not operations

Who You Are

*High ownership - you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks

*Strong judgment and taste - you understand what a premium experience looks and feels like

*You bring structure and systems to ambiguity, and you move fast doing it

*Excellent communicator with senior executives, founders, and investors

*Energized by building something from the ground up and have a desire to expand your role as TEN scales

Backgrounds That Tend to Work Well

* Chief of Staff, early-stage operator, or founding team member at a startup

* Experience in events, community, or hospitality - with ownership, not just execution

* Someone who has worked closely with a founder or small team and thrived in that environment

Compensation

* Base salary: $90K - $100K

* Performance bonus tied to key growth & retention metrics

* Total target comp: $108K - $120K

* Opportunity to participate in long-term upside (equity or profit sharing) as TEN scales.

Why This Role

* Build the operating system behind a premium, high-growth network of founders and operators

* Work directly with top leaders & visionaries shaping Colorado’s tech ecosystem

* Own a core function of the business from day one and grow your impact as TEN scales

* Help scale TEN into new markets and define what the network becomes