Executive Business Partner (to the CEO)
About The Position
Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world’s most ambitious institutions to rearchitect critical operations for the frontier of AI. Our customers include the largest companies in telecom, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and global social organizations. We research and deploy technologies that power AI-native operations — both for our partners and for Distyl itself. Our work spans research into self-constructing systems, the development of the most reliable execution of AI systems, and products that transform mission-critical workflows. As a result, Distyl's technologies affect some of the world's largest operations — from hundreds of millions of consumer interactions to tens of millions of supply chain transactions and millions of patient journeys. Distyl is backed by leading investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, and the board-members of 20+ F500s. Why This Role Exists Our CEO operates at a demanding pace across Fortune 500 executives, investors, board members, candidates, and the press often in multiple cities within the same week. The personal and professional logistics surrounding that work are closely connected. He is a builder, and the environment reflects that: requests may begin without a clear playbook, and plans can change quickly. This role brings structure, foresight, and exceptional execution to that pace. You will not simply manage the activity around the CEO. You will make the entire operation run better. This is a broader and more expansive position than a traditional Executive Assistant role. It combines executive operations and personal logistics with relationship management, cross-functional coordination, and end-to-end project ownership.
Requirements
- This position is based in our San Francisco Office
- 12+ years of experience supporting senior executives in high-growth technology companies or similarly complex environments.
- Experience serving as a senior Executive Business Partner
- Exceptional ability to prioritize, manage complexity, and execute at a high level of precision.
- Proven track record of operating effectively in fast-moving startup or scale-up environments.
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and leadership-level communication.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work closely with executive leadership, board members, and investors.
- Systems thinker who can create structure where none exists.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Complex projects from request to resolution. You will take ambiguous, multi-step needs, such as securing an urgent international visa, arranging an important CEO meeting, or helping develop a strategic relationship—and turn them into completed outcomes. You will maintain a clear view of everything in motion, anticipate next steps, consolidate decisions for the CEO, and keep work advancing without requiring close oversight.
- Exceptional external experiences. Every candidate, Fortune 500 executive, investor, and partner who interacts with the Office of the CEO should come away more impressed with Distyl. You will deliver precise logistics, thoughtful communication, and calm recovery when plans change. Whether a flight is diverted or a high-stakes meeting runs long, you will protect both the relationship and the CEO’s time.
- Access to important relationships. CEO-to-C-suite relationships are a meaningful part of Distyl’s growth. When a conventional outreach path stalls, you will find another through mutual contacts, executive-assistant networks, thoughtful follow-up, or a creative reason to reconnect. You will combine persistence with judgment, knowing when to keep working a path and when to recommend moving on.
- The operating rhythm of the CEO’s office. You will help coordinate founders’ associates, internal partners, and external vendors through a consistent operating cadence. This includes daily priority summaries, weekly relationship reviews, preparation standards for external meetings, and retrospectives when something does not go as planned. Your goal is to make the office increasingly proactive, so fewer priorities require CEO escalation.
Benefits
- The base salary range for this role is $170K – $200K, depending on experience
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
- Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
- Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
- A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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