David Nebinski talks with Tim Bristow, the Chief of Staff at Edge, about how AI multiplies his impact, how AI is changing organization structures, and why saying no is the real unlock.

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In this A Chief of Staff podcast episode, David Nebinski shares six Chief of Staff job searching tips if you are looking for a new job in 2026. You will learn how to stand-out in a crowded and tough job market. You can do it!

In this episode, David Nebinski sits down with Teddy Schoenfeld, a Chief of Staff at early-stage AI startup Sentience, to unpack what the role looks like at a ~10 person company. Teddy shares why generalists, not specialists, have the edge in an AI-driven world, community-led growth, and a hospitality-inspired philosophy behind treating early users. You will also learn about how he uses Sentience's product daily to supercharge his own work as Chief of Staff. Enjoy!

In this podcast episode, Hannah Heider chats with David Nebinski about her dual CoS role at a family office and an AI healthcare startup called Arbiter. You will also learn about her COS framework: Culture & Communications, Operations, and Strategy, how she really uses AI, why a great executive assistant is non-negotiable, and how 17 years as a gymnast shaped the discipline behind her work. Enjoy!

Julia Govberg, a Chief of Staff at Clay, joins David Nebinski to unpack what the role really looks like inside a fast-scaling startup. She shares how her VC background at First Round Capital helped her land the job, her "majors and minors" framework, the three types of Chief of Staff every Founder should know, and how she uses Clay for intros, account research, and conference prep. If you are looking for a Chief of Staff role or hiring one, this episode is practical for you too. 

Stephania Greco, Chief of Staff and Chief Compliance Officer at a Growth Fund, joins David Nebinski to unpack what the Chief of Staff role really is, scaling as a Chief of Staff, why EQ and care matter as much as initiative, and how she's navigating AI with a cautious eye on data security. You will also learn about coaching vs. managing, defining your values every five years, and why consistency is a superpower. Enjoy!

Cathy Rong, Chief of Staff for Questlove and Founder of Cat Darling Agency, shares how Game Night became a pop-culture phenomenon, why community building runs through everything she does, what it takes to thrive as a Chief of Staff in the entertainment world and how to get a Chief of Staff role in it. Enjoy! 

When Eight Sleep's CEO challenged the company to 10x their output with AI, Amelie Missig went all-in. She shares about how she built an agent, designed an AI culture-fit quiz, and got agents working in parallel across Claude Cowork and Slack. This is a practical look at what AI automation really looks like inside a fast-growing startup. Enjoy!

Sarah Smith, Chief of Staff at Cubby, shares how her entrepreneurial mindset, forged through childhood micro-businesses and a COVID-era greeting card business, shapes the way she approaches her CoS role. From pulling reports to building AI-powered dashboards with Claude, Sarah reflects on why the best Chiefs of Staff don't wait to be told what to do, and how career moves and transitions can lead to the perfect eventual fit. Enjoy!

Kathryn “KG” Treser, a Chief of Staff at LinkedIn and the Creator of the Chief of Staff School newsletter, breaks down how knowing your Enneagram type can transform the way you communicate, lead, and handle the emotional demands of the role. You will also learn about how she got her Chief of Staff role and how it has evolved. Enjoy!