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Applied to a job posting for a Sr Mgmnt position at co where I know the CEO from working together years ago. Been years since we've spoken. Is it wrong or frowned upon to let him know of my interest / application in the position?

I work for a startup and recently a headhunter working with another company reached out about a role. Turns out, this company is invested in my current startup and is also an advisor to my current company.

I have no intention of quitting right now but want to test the waters and see what kind of offers I can get.

Would be a good idea to apply at this company? Would they "warn" my ceo about the fact that I applied?

If you join a seed stage start up just prior to Series A in a CEO minus 1 role (e.g. COO or Chief of Staff), can anyone speak to a framework / key considerations for comp expectations in terms of cash vs. equity?

PhD + 2 YoE and contemplating a jump here vs. big corporates but would appreciate any advice on how to evaluate the opportunity. Thanks in advance

Say you join a Series A/B scale-up in a CEO minus 1 role , e.g. COO or Chief of Staff. The scale-up can’t raise the next round and just closes.
What’s next? What are the options?

At MBB right now and contemplating these roles vs. big corporates.

Need advice: I’m new to a company and the CEO decided he’s my manager despite there being a few levels between him and I. He keeps saying he doesn’t have time for 1:1’s and has cancelled for multiple weeks in a row - that management style doesn’t work for me or my career goals. A new person under him came in and I voiced that I’d like her to be my manager. Any advice with how to position this request to the CEO in a way that won’t offend?

Poll: Stay at current role with a team of 4 under me with a lot of work/life flexibility but constant pushback from colleagues (VP level) and lots of CEO involvement OR new role, making about the same with a much smaller company, start up mentality, a part time HR Manager being the only support but company is extremely invested in company culture?

A recruiter at Riot Games reached out to me on LinkedIn. They're hiring for multiple newly created corporate strategy roles. The strategy org will work closely with the CEO and exec team to shape company strategy through innovation, acquisition, etc. They're looking for consultants who also have an interest and passion for video games.

I'm not interested in this role, but if someone here is, feel free to send me your LinkedIn and I'll pass that on to the recruiter.

This post/question definitely isn’t for the average successful big law corporate lawyer since it feels like I’ve taken a very unorthodox route.. I am a junior attorney that finally got out of litigation. I took a role as general counsel for a rather big (as in presence in multiple states/facilities in multiple cities) vertically integrated cannabis company. The CEO (ex corporate lawyer) believes in me and is willing to train me in M&A, reverse mergers, regulatory compliance, etc. (Continued..)

So I received a msg from a headhunter for a start up with about 300 people and just got series D for 75M. The role is to work with CEO’s and very senior level people. The two issues I am having are: when I looked at some of the VP’s over the group…they wouldn’t be very senior anywhere else. One has been working since 2010 and until 5 yrs ago was a ESOL teacher. The JD also says they are looking for people with top consulting experience. They list MBB, D and ACN as they firms they are conti:

In a co-founding team, how does the profile of a COO vs CEO differ? My background is in tech consulting and in client facing Ops roles at tech companies. Trying to decide what type of role I should pursue with cofounders

Today I had a 4th round interview and gave a 10 min presentation for a position I really want. I honestly love everything about this position and is my dream job. I thought it went really well & she seemed very positive. She said she would follow up with the ceo (who I already met with) and let me know about next steps. I was originally told there would be 5 rounds and with every other round I’ve known next steps before I left the interview. This time I had to wait. Is this a good or a bad sign?

Hello! I have 3 yrs work experience at a top strategy boutique in Europe. I have now offers to join EYP at Senior Level in Western Europe (leading tier 2 in the market), Kearney in Dubai at Senior level too and a “head of strategy” position for a SME company (700 FTE) in Western Europe. I’m leaning towards the head of strategy as it’s rare those positions are open after only 3 years and CEO is giving me loads of freedom. Which one would you choose ? I want to feel confident about my choice

Most of junior UX designer role asked for 2-3yoe. So, I volunteered at a startup to at least show that I’m working on something.. the entire process has been quite slow due to the stakeholder has been so busy fundraising and ceo said they are hiring developer (for the past 2months...). And just yesterday they announced the company is going on hold. I’m lost how I should present it on my resume / what to do with mid-fi fidelity prototypes that hasn’t been user tested.. Any suggestions?

I received a verbal offer for an in-house position. Although there is still a final call with the CEO required, I’ve been asked to accept the verbal by tomorrow, with the written offer to follow after the call with the CEO. I’m expecting another offer from a second company this week, and would like to be able to weigh each offer.

Is this verbal offer just to solidify the numbers? If I accept the verbal, would it be bad to not accept the written if the other offer I receive is better?

Just began my role as the new Compliance and Legal Officer for a relatively new startup. Having my first “meet & greet” with the organization’s primary outside counsel. Till now, the CEO has been the primary point of contact. From the perspective of outside counsel, what are some introductory items that would make for a productive first meeting?

What GMAT should I shoot for to be competitive at M7? UG GPA 3.5 from T15, URM, previously PgM@FAANG and currently in a strategy role at startup reporting to CEO. Strong ECs, would have 4 yoe at matriculation.

Had final interview at startup with CEO and would-be direct supervisor and at the end they were using language like "you'll be our first [name of role]"... Does this mean I basically got it, or should I not read into it? I'll find out soon anyway, but appreciate any speculation 😅

CEO from a good start-up messages me on LI saying I come highly recommended for a role they're headhunting and wants to jump on a call. I'm happy with where I am at but want to keep the relationship warm. How should I proceed? Do I accept the call, or straight up say "no thank you not for me"?

Evaluating a job offer from Wells Fargo at level 4 position (SVP, 4 Levels down the CEO, business product role). What's a competitive total comp for NY location?

How much are you making after leaving Accenture Strategy as a manager in the CEO-ES team if you do mainly operating model work? What position at your new place?

How much are you making after leaving Accenture Strategy as a manager in the CEO-ES team if you do mainly operating model work? What position at your new place?

Thought on accepting an offer from a company for a position at a new company for a position below/on-level with your current position, but which has high visibility (Chief of Staff to CEO)?

Hi,

What if we ask for referral from CEO of mid level firm? (500-600 employees)

What are your thoughts on this?

8 years of experience.

In the final stages of a strategy lead role at a software company that sells back office technology to Financial Services firms.

This role would report directly to the CEO and primarily be tasked with developing new businesses or ventures for the company.  ideation to commercialization. 

What sort of comp should I be looking at? Previous role was a startup, so I’m not really sure of my market value. NYC-based.

🐠 need your help - have a conversation with a CEO of a series A funded startup (50-100 employee). He reached out on LinkedIn to talk about a potential role. I have no insights into the role yet. From the broader company perspective, what kind of questions should I ask? First time talking to a startup CEO, so want to be asking relevant questions. Vision? Roadmap? Valuation?! Not sure. Thanks in advance.

🐠 need your help - have a conversation with a CEO of a series A funded startup (50-100 employee). He reached out on LinkedIn to talk about a potential role. I have no insights into the role yet. From the broader company perspective, what kind of questions should I ask? First time talking to a startup CEO, so want to be asking relevant questions. Vision? Roadmap? Valuation?! Not sure. Thanks in advance.

Interview next week for a fintech VP role (real VP reporting to CEO, not the fake traditional finance VP titles) and have no idea what target salary should be. Glassdoor is all over the place. Trying to crowdsource a reasonable number.

Current profile - Associate at tier 2 looking for thoughts 1. Google - l4 - 220k, strategy and ops. Pros :WLB, brand name, culture, diversity, mobility, visible role, driven team
cons: not so sure if work is really interesting, Junior on hierarchy.
2.fortune 5 -mgr - 250k
Pros: high high visibility (team reports into ceo and board), very interestin work, highgrowth,apparently good exits, very small team currently growing though
Cons: lack of culture, diversity, 12 hour days, lack of mobility

I got contacted for a job offer for a Chief of Staff role in SF. Tech company that’s 18-24 months away from an IPO. Around 200 employees and well funded. More of a “strategic advisor to the CEO” role than “shadow” or “gatekeeper” role. Any insight on what I can expect in terms of salary / stock option plan? Thanks!

I got contacted for a job offer for a Chief of Staff role in SF. Tech company that’s 18-24 months away from an IPO. Around 200 employees and well funded. More of a “strategic advisor to the CEO” role than “shadow” or “gatekeeper” role. Any insight on what I can expect in terms of salary / stock option plan? Thanks!

I'm an in-house counsel at a national company. Our GC is leaving. I’m the only other in-house attorney, and I’ve only been here for 4 months. I like the job. Previously, I was a 6th-year associate.
The CEO asked me to stay and implied a larger role, but doesn't have a clear picture of what that looks like. Asked for my help in redefining. Even unsure as to timing or whether we'll hire another GC. Questions for Fishbowl: (1) benefits or pitfalls? (2) questions or requests you'd have for CEO?

Help! I left consulting for in house strategy and it’s the most boring thing ever! Has anyone taken a product manager role? I want to be much closer to impacting profit than to making pretty ceo slides

I’m considering a position at a startup that has its initial seed funding. The role is vague but it’s generally along the lines of project and product manager with an expectation to be a jack of all trades. What I’m trying to figure out is what’s a fair TC package? Any thoughts? It’s out of NYC and is a mid-senior position working directly with the CEO.

Interviewed for an exec position with a small company and in the convo with the CEO (whom I would be replacing), she said "you're very young and there seems to be an issue with young people and work ethic."

How do you respond to this?

Considering a chief of staff role for a BU ceo of a marketing tech company $1B+ valuation. Have previous leadership experience prior to consulting. Is a CoS role a good move as an exit? $300 CC + equity tbd fwiw.

I know exiting the government to work in industry is a thing, but when the former SEC chair takes the CEO position at an alternative investment firm, there should be some questions asked.