Director of Business Operations at Waniwani | San Francisco

Role Overview Waniwani, part of hexa, is hiring a Director of Business Operations based in San Francisco. This position leads operational initiatives and plays a central role in shaping business strategy. The Director will work with teams across the company to improve how work gets done and support long-term growth. What You Will Do Oversee planning and execution of business strategies that align with company goals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency Analyze performance metrics and identify areas for process optimization Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization Who We’re Looking For Experience leading business operations or similar functions Strong track record in strategic planning and execution Comfort working with performance data and operational metrics Leadership style that encourages collaboration and growth Ability to adapt and make decisions in a fast-moving environment Location This role is based in San Francisco.

Role overview Equus Workforce Solutions is hiring a Director of Business Development & Regional Operations based in San Francisco. This role shapes business strategies and drives operational improvements across several regional offices. The director manages a team focused on expanding Equus’s reach and strengthening workforce development services in the area. What you will do Build and maintain strategic partnerships that support business growth Supervise daily operations for regional offices to ensure efficient service delivery Ensure regional activities align with company goals and standards Lead, mentor, and support a team working to expand Equus’s community impact Requirements Proven experience in business development and operational management Strong leadership skills and a results-oriented approach Dedication to community impact and workforce development

Role overview Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Director of Business Development & Regional Operations to lead initiatives in San Francisco. This position centers on expanding the organization’s reach, strengthening operational results, and fostering connections throughout the local community. What you will do Create and implement strategic plans to support business growth and boost community impact in the San Francisco area. Direct regional operations with a focus on consistent, high-quality service delivery. Establish and nurture partnerships with local organizations and key stakeholders. Encourage a workplace culture that emphasizes innovation and teamwork.

As the Director of Business Operations at StandardFleet, you will spearhead our operational strategy to enhance efficiency and drive growth. You will collaborate closely with various departments, providing leadership and direction to optimize processes and ensure alignment with our organizational goals. Your role will include analyzing performance metrics, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Join us in shaping the future of fleet management and making a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

At Composio, we are revolutionizing the way agents connect with essential tools like GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Salesforce, and more. Our dynamic team of engineers is dedicated to solving intricate challenges in context and search, forging an effective bridge between your agents and their tools.Having successfully raised a $25M Series A from Lightspeed, alongside notable angel investors such as Guillermo Rauch (CEO of Vercel), Dharmesh Shah (CTO of Hubspot), and Gokul Rajaram, we have tripled our ARR this year. Our diverse clientele includes innovative companies from your YC cohort to Wabi, Glean, Zoom, and many others.What You'll DoDevelop internal tools to enhance the efficiency of our operationsManage banking, treasury, cash flow, and vendor negotiationsOversee key FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysisAssist in investor relations and fundraising efforts

About the Role The Director of Business Systems will play a crucial role in establishing a robust framework across Finance, GTM, Operations, and People systems, seamlessly integrating these capabilities into a dynamic, AI-enhanced infrastructure. As a builder-first leader, you will merge enterprise architecture with advanced AI automation. Your mission is to eradicate fragmentation and empower every function to accelerate operations by implementing internal AI agents that minimize manual tasks and highlight actionable insights. You will spearhead the effort to refine our internal processes to match the sophistication of the external products we deliver. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Application Strategy: Oversee the complete lifecycle of our application ecosystem, including ERP (Finance), CRM (GTM), HRIS (People), and specialized AI tools. Ensure these systems integrate into a secure, scalable backbone. AI Agent Deployment: Discover opportunities to replace manual workflows with AI/LLM-powered agents. Develop and manage “internal agents” that automate forecasting, revenue capture, and employee self-service. Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary technology partner for the leadership team. Align system roadmaps with departmental objectives to ensure a seamless flow of data from production to back office. Operational Excellence: Enhance our core systems by instituting disciplined change management, clear data governance, and measurable SLAs. Stabilize environments to meet audit and regulatory demands. Team Leadership: Direct a high-impact team that cultivates a culture of curiosity, speed, and user-centricity.

About BlacksmithAt Blacksmith, we revolutionize the way companies handle CI workloads. Our innovative products significantly enhance the speed and cost-effectiveness of GitHub Actions by leveraging our own global fleet of bare-metal machines, rather than relying on traditional cloud VMs.In just two years, we've achieved remarkable success, orchestrating tens of millions of Firecracker VMs monthly for over 1,200 companies and reaching an ARR of approximately $10M.Our infrastructure consists of thousands of bare-metal machines across various regions, efficiently scheduling over 30,000 vCPUs concurrently, while managing a petabyte-scale Ceph cluster in-house.Backed by $13.5M in funding from esteemed investors like Google Ventures, we pride ourselves on building a compact yet exceptional team.Our founding team boasts deep expertise in systems engineering and scalability, having previously developed search and ad infrastructure at Faire and managed large-scale distributed systems at Cockroach Labs.We are now expanding our CI infrastructure into a comprehensive platform, focusing on running agent sandboxes at scale and developing our own background coding agent.

The OpportunityRowspace is on the lookout for a pioneering Business Operations Lead to serve as a strategic ally to the founders. This is an essential role for a versatile and resourceful individual who thrives in tackling complex, high-stakes challenges and driving them to successful conclusions. You will collaborate across go-to-market strategies, product development, and financial operations, taking ownership of key business priorities as they arise.Your role will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution; your ability to convert ideas into tangible results is critical. Whether it’s engaging directly with customers, constructing a financial model, or addressing team gaps, your proactivity and adaptability will shine through.Your ResponsibilitiesManage strategic challenges from inception to resolution, including go-to-market strategies, pricing models, market segmentation, and competitive analysis.Act as the analytical partner to the founders, creating the analyses and frameworks that inform key business decisions.Aggregate insights across the organization—customer feedback, sales pipeline, product engagement—and translate them into actionable recommendations.Engage in customer-facing interactions as necessary, including discovery calls, product demonstrations, onboarding sessions, and quarterly business reviews.Lead cross-departmental initiatives that lack a designated owner, ensuring that crucial tasks are executed effectively.Contribute to the recruitment and development of the team as the company expands.Your Profile3–7+ years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a rapidly growing startup. You are the go-to individual for structuring and addressing complex problems.Outstanding analytical skills—capable of constructing models, analyzing markets, or reworking pricing strategies with ease.High level of initiative—self-motivated and proactive in identifying and pursuing important work.Strong writing abilities—adept at distilling complex information into concise memos or presentations that drive action.Comfortable navigating ambiguity and diverse tasks—ranging from competitive analyses to customer calls to recruitment pitches within the same day.An intellectual curiosity about financial services, eager to gain a deep understanding of the industry even without prior experience in the field.Benefits and PerksComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401k retirement plan

As a rapidly growing fintech company, Prelim is experiencing an unprecedented annual growth rate of 2-3x. Our innovative platform facilitates seamless account opening and onboarding for banks nationwide. At this pivotal moment in our journey, we recognize that the informal systems that have served us thus far will not suffice for our ambitious future.Currently, the responsibility for project coordination, tracking, and maintaining our operational efficiency predominantly falls on our engineers, designers, and product leads. This arrangement is not sustainable as we scale.In the role of our inaugural Business Operations Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to establish our operational framework from the ground up. With no pre-existing playbook or team, you will define priorities, create scalable processes, and ensure that nothing is overlooked as we continue to expand rapidly.If you are eager to influence the scaling of a fintech startup and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

About Us:Lunar is an innovative technology firm operating in stealth mode, dedicated to creating a transformative software platform designed for health systems. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through advanced, AI-driven software that empowers hospitals to provide exceptional care to their patients. Our platform is the foundational backbone of current health systems, enhancing both clinical and operational workflows at scale with the pioneering AI-native hospital information system.This next-generation platform represents a comprehensive rebuild of the information infrastructure supporting health systems. From doctors and nurses to pharmacists, lab technicians, coders, billers, and patients, Lunar’s software enhances every aspect of healthcare delivery. We envision our mission as the moon landing of healthcare — a groundbreaking endeavor that many deem impossible.Backed by leading venture capital firms from Silicon Valley, we value the strength of a compact, high-performance team comprising seasoned professionals working at the height of their capabilities. We seek individuals who are passionate, inquisitive, possess sound judgment, and are committed to delivering the best work of their careers.We are in search of a Business Operations Analyst to lead impactful projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and scalability across Lunar. Join us in optimizing processes, enriching decision-making with data-driven insights, and shaping the operational framework of a rapidly expanding healthcare technology firm.In the next six months, you will have the opportunity to:Lead High-Priority Projects: Take charge of essential initiatives that will define Lunar’s operational strategy, ensuring effective scaling while upholding execution excellence.Enhance Business Operations: Play a pivotal role in developing and expanding Lunar’s operational infrastructure, ensuring the implementation of appropriate processes, systems, and insights to facilitate rapid growth.Foster Third-Party Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, including hospital vendors, service providers, and integration partners.Innovate Processes: Identify and implement opportunities to refine and streamline business operations, utilizing first-principles thinking and creative problem-solving to achieve significant improvements.

About depthfirstAt depthfirst, we are passionate about harnessing the power of software as the backbone of modern civilization. However, inherent vulnerabilities pose significant risks to its integrity and security. Our mission is to fortify software systems worldwide.We are pioneering intelligence-driven solutions to identify and mitigate critical software vulnerabilities. Our focus is on developing and scaling AI security agents capable of discovering zero-day vulnerabilities within extensive customer codebases and widely-used open-source software.Our leadership team comprises seasoned experts in data, infrastructure, security, and AI, featuring talent from renowned organizations such as DeepMind, Databricks, Square, and Faire. We invite motivated and thoughtful individuals to join us at the exciting crossroads of AI, security, and infrastructure.About This RoleAs a Business Operations Lead, your role will be pivotal in our strategic scaling during this exhilarating growth phase at depthfirst. This position is ideal for someone eager to learn, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys juggling diverse tasks ranging from data analysis to operational execution and cross-functional collaboration.You will engage with various workstreams within Finance and Operations, taking ownership of initiatives that are vital for maintaining our efficiency in a rapidly evolving company. No task is too big or small, and this role offers substantial opportunities for professional growth as we expand.Your enthusiasm for this role stems from the fact that you will...Assist in analyzing key business drivers by extracting data, constructing models, and identifying successes and areas for improvement.Lead cross-functional projects encompassing GTM, product development, engineering, and more, ensuring progress and preventing any oversights.Steer operational initiatives that require a structured and accountable leadership approach, including vendor management, compliance workstreams, and process documentation.Serve as a crucial connector among teams, facilitating follow-ups, coordination, and resolution of obstacles.Take a hands-on approach to meet business needs, demonstrating comfort in both data analysis and practical operational tasks.

About BridgeBio Pharma BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. is headquartered at 1800 Owens in San Francisco. Since 2015, the company has applied a "moneyball for biotech" strategy, bringing together early-stage research from academia under one financial structure. This approach aims to reduce risk and accelerate progress in rare disease therapies. BridgeBio teams work to advance treatments for patients with urgent needs, moving quickly from discovery to development. The company values curiosity, experimentation, and thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality across projects. Our Approach BridgeBio encourages unconventional thinking and problem-solving. Employees collaborate with leading experts across the industry, challenging norms and driving innovation in biopharma. The company culture rewards those who ask tough questions and push boundaries to find better solutions for patients.

About Atomic SemiAtomic Semi is on a mission to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing with a compact, agile fabrication facility.Leveraging current technologies and innovative simplifications, we are developing our own tools to enhance rapid iteration and improvement.Our exceptional team of hands-on engineers spans various disciplines including mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer science, and process engineering. Together, we embrace the challenge of owning the entire stack from atoms to architecture. We are driven by optimism and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology.We firmly believe in the mantra: smaller is better, faster is better, and building it ourselves is better.Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art 3D printers, a diverse array of microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication tools. When faced with gaps, we invent solutions as we progress.Founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller, Atomic Semi blends garage ingenuity with decades of semiconductor expertise.About the RoleAs a Business Operations Generalist, you will be pivotal in enhancing our operational framework by supporting diverse projects across all functions. Your role will involve daily ad hoc support for internal services and longer-term cross-functional initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders, all aimed at fostering the growth and operational excellence of Atomic.You will collaborate with various stakeholders to tackle complex challenges, create new processes, gather and interpret data, and empower others in similar endeavors. Success in this dynamic environment necessitates a proactive approach, adaptability, and an ability to navigate shifting priorities and open-ended challenges.Joining our small yet impactful Business Operations team, you will have the opportunity to make substantial contributions across multiple functions from the outset, extending beyond traditional operational roles. This position is ideal for someone eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced setting, take ownership, and help lay the groundwork for a rapidly scaling company.

As a valued member of the Superhuman team, you will be required to work from our San Francisco Bay Area hub, collaborating in person three days each week.About SuperhumanSuperhuman, enhanced by Grammarly, is a cutting-edge AI productivity platform dedicated to unleashing the superhuman potential within everyone. Our suite of apps and intelligent agents integrates seamlessly with over a million applications and websites, offering tools like Grammarly’s writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management, and Go, our proactive AI assistant that understands context and offers automatic help. Established in 2009, Superhuman empowers more than 40 million individuals, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions globally, enabling them to eliminate busywork and concentrate on what truly matters. Discover more at superhuman.com and explore our values here.Your RoleYou will serve as the operational backbone of Superhuman's Mail division, turning strategic objectives into actionable plans, accelerating decision-making processes, and ensuring the successful implementation of our most impactful initiatives. As a trusted collaborator with the Executive Team, your role will involve fostering alignment, integrating AI efficiencies into our operations, and maintaining peak organizational performance. This position is located in our San Francisco hub and necessitates in-office attendance three times per week.Your ResponsibilitiesManage the Mail Operating System to enhance efficiency and clarityOversee and refine the business unit's operational rhythm (OKRs, business reviews, offsites, weekly forums) to ensure maximum focus and execution speed.Develop systems to provide leadership with real-time insights into business performance (dashboards, scorecards, planning frameworks).Integrate AI into essential workflows — testing and scaling tools that enhance productivity, improve decision-making quality, and minimize manual tasks.Transform data and insights into actionable recommendations that facilitate quicker, higher-quality decisions.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and execution to guarantee successful project deliveryLead critical cross-functional initiatives as Project Management Officer (PMO) — from scope definition through delivery.

Join Harper Insure as a Business Operations Associate where you will play a vital role in enhancing our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate across departments to streamline processes, analyze data, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive our business forward. If you are an analytical thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to make a tangible impact in the insurance industry, we want to hear from you!

About Rainfall Health Rainfall Health builds technology to help healthcare systems and provider groups improve clinical workflows and close care gaps. The platform uses AI-driven solutions designed to deliver measurable benefits for patients and providers. Director of Business Development – Role Overview The Director of Business Development leads growth efforts for Rainfall Health’s health tech offerings. This senior leader identifies, develops, and secures new business with healthcare systems, provider groups, and strategic partners. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Revenue, the director works closely with Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to drive revenue and expand Rainfall Health’s presence in the market. What You Will Do Pipeline Management: Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities across health systems, hospitals, and provider groups. Serve as the main executive contact at every stage of the sales cycle. New Customer Acquisition: Design and execute prospecting strategies, oversee RFP processes, and lead contract negotiations to achieve or exceed quarterly ARR goals. Strategic Partnerships: Establish and grow relationships with health system executives, IDN leaders, and key clinical and operational stakeholders to support long-term, enterprise-level partnerships. Market Insight: Stay current on trends in health systems, competitive activity, CMS programs, and regulatory updates to inform marketing and product decisions. Executive Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with C-level leaders (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs) and revenue cycle executives. Clearly communicate Rainfall Health’s clinical and financial value. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing on campaigns and events, with Product for market feedback and roadmap planning, and with Customer Success to support smooth transitions and future growth opportunities. Performance Reporting: Keep accurate forecasts in HubSpot, provide regular pipeline and performance updates to leadership, and track key business development metrics such as win rates, sales cycle times, and revenue impact. Location San Francisco

Who We AreWith a proud legacy of over 40 years, Action Property Management has established itself as the leading choice for homeowners' association management. Since our inception in 1984 with a single client, we have been committed to enhancing ethical and professional standards in the HOA sector. Our dedication to integrity, professionalism, and our core values of excellence, innovation, and compassion for individuals remain at the forefront of our identity. Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management firm in the western United States, we proudly serve more than 300 communities from 9 offices, supported by a passionate team of nearly 900 professionals who are devoted to creating thriving living environments for homeowners. Job SummaryAs the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and oversight for all onsite operations, ensuring an exceptional experience for residents while consistently delivering high-quality hospitality services. Collaborating closely with the General Manager, you will facilitate Board relations, governance processes, and financial planning while championing operational excellence, team performance, and ongoing improvements. This senior leadership role entails accountability for service standards, compliance, and the overall effectiveness of property operations.

Backstory develops AI solutions for sales teams, building on years of experience training models with billions of sales interactions. Sales leaders at organizations such as Red Hat, Five9, and Palo Alto Networks use Backstory to gain insights that help close deals and drive revenue. The platform connects signals to the right accounts and opportunities, showing teams clear next steps. Clients in enterprise, cybersecurity, data analytics, and defense rely on Backstory to generate significant pipeline and revenue. Backstory has been recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and Forbes, and is backed by investors like ICONIQ Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. The company is based in San Francisco. Role overview The Director of IT will lead the planning, management, and execution of Backstory’s corporate technology infrastructure. This position oversees IT operations, manages a team of technical professionals, and ensures systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with the company’s business objectives. What you will do Oversee daily IT operations and infrastructure management Lead and mentor a team of technical experts Develop and implement IT strategies that support long-term business goals Ensure the security and scalability of corporate systems Requirements Proven experience building and scaling IT functions Strong leadership skills with a business-focused approach Background in managing secure, scalable technology environments

Join Us in Revolutionizing AI Development!At Cognition, we are at the forefront of applied AI, crafting innovative end-to-end software agents. Our flagship products, Devin—the pioneering AI software engineer—and Windsurf, an AI-native integrated development environment, exemplify our vision of creating collaborative AI partners that allow engineers to tackle more complex challenges and drive teams towards ambitious objectives.Our compact yet highly skilled team comprises elite competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from top-tier AI firms such as Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.While Devin and Windsurf are just the beginning, we are excited about the significant challenges that lie ahead. If you are passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing issues and building AI that can reason through real-world tasks, we invite you to apply and become part of our journey.Your Role as Partner DirectorAs the Partner Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Cognition’s partner ecosystem from the ground up. This involves identifying, recruiting, and enabling strategic partners that will significantly enhance revenue streams for our platform.This is not a maintenance position; you will be a driving force in defining strategy, developing programs, supporting deals, and facilitating new business initiatives alongside our partners.Your collaboration with engineering, product, sales, and marketing teams will be essential in establishing a robust partner engine that accelerates Cognition’s growth and extends Devin’s influence into the most innovative technology organizations worldwide.Ideal candidates will possess over 3 years of experience in partnerships, channel management, business development, sales, or strategic alliances, alongside a deep understanding of the partner landscape and the determination to build a revenue channel from scratch in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Join our vibrant digital creative team as an Art Director at Highwire, where your visual acumen will be pivotal in enhancing our diverse design initiatives. Collaborating closely with our VP, Creative Director, and a talented team of designers, strategists, content specialists, and account managers, you will lead the creation of compelling visuals for websites, social media campaigns, videos, presentations, eBooks, and various digital content. Your design sensibility will not only guide the creative process but also inspire our team as we shape the future of Highwire’s visual identity.In this role, you will actively participate in brainstorming and executing visually striking concepts that align with our strategic goals and engage our audiences. With a strong attention to detail and a passion for storytelling through design, you will contribute to refining our creative processes while mentoring and nurturing the growth of junior designers. Embrace the opportunity to push creative boundaries with your creativity, courage, curiosity, and articulate vision.