The Chief of Staff Podcast Being The First Employee As A CoS with Remi Guarini
Feb 5, 2025
Remi Guarini, a seasoned Chief of Staff and the first employee at Neon, shares her insights on thriving in startup environments. She discusses the evolution of the Chief of Staff role, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building and adaptability. Remi advocates for creating a 'user manual' for principals to enhance communication and efficiency. She highlights the value of a generalist skill set and urges aspiring Chiefs of Staff to embrace challenges as growth opportunities.
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Warm Intro Led To CoS Role
- Remi Guarini got her COO role through a warm introduction via her husband's connection in VC.
- A personal shared background led to a strong immediate connection with her principal, Kimmy Scotty.
Know Your Principal Intimately
- Spend unstructured, quality time with your principal early on to understand their style and preferences deeply.
- Observe their behavior in different settings to gain insights beyond direct questions.
Use A Central Document
- Use a simple, central document to manage your principal's priorities, to-do lists, and ways of working.
- Share the document with your principal to ensure alignment and as an internal system of record.