The Chief of Staff Podcast Creating Value In Your Role with Richard Hoffman and Eve Staszczyszyn
Jun 25, 2025
Join Richard Hoffman, Chief of Staff at a FinTech startup, and Eve Staszczyszyn, Head of Ops and fellow Chief of Staff, as they discuss their vital roles in creating value. They share a framework for enhancing company culture, driving innovation, and balancing immediate tasks with long-term goals. Both guests emphasize the significance of flexibility, strategic alignment, and effective communication. Dive into their insights on managing partnerships and the critical impact of workplace culture on organizational success.
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Four Buckets of Value Creation
- Eve frames value creation as making money, saving money, enhancing culture, and driving innovation.
- These four buckets guide her contributions and focus areas as a Chief of Staff.
Richard's Early-Stage Startup Journey
- Richard entered an early-stage startup with a clear mandate to scale partnerships and sales.
- His role quickly evolved to include operational management as the customer base grew.
Daily CEO Alignment Crucial
- Maintain constant communication with your CEO about priorities and time allocation.
- Align daily on which opportunities to pursue to maximize value and impact.