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May 15-16, 2025 – Filoli Mansion & Garden
Check-in – 6:00 – 8:00 PM

CoS SF Connect Mixer

Meet your Chief of Staff peers over coffee, tea, and an amazing buffet style breakfast!

Location:
1242 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
2nd Floor

Register for the Mixer
Check-in – 8 – 9:30 AM

Networking Breakfast

Meet your Chief of Staff peers over coffee, tea, and an amazing buffet style breakfast!
Opening Keynote – 9:30 – 10 AM

Getting Sh*t Done: From the halls of government to startup leadership

Join Steve Siger, cofounder of CNaught, as he shares powerful lessons about how his experience as a Chief of Staff set him up for success in executive roles that followed
Steven Siger
Cofounder & COO at CNaught Former CoS, US Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy
Morning Workshop – 110:00 – 10:45 AM

Navigating Conflict

Turn conflict into collaboration during this interactive workshop giving you the playbook on managing leadership tension.
Aarti Bhatnagar
Executive Coach at Cadence Operators, fmr CoS at Guild
Break – 10:45 – 11:15 AM

Pods Group Activity

Turn conflict into collaboration during this interactive workshop giving you the playbook on managing leadership tension.
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David Nebinski
Community Lead at Chief of Staff Network
Scott Amenta
Founder at Chief of Staff Network & Co-founder / Head of Product at Sylva
Lightning Talk #1 – 11:15 – 11:35 PM

From "Action Item" to "Action": The AI Revolution in Meetings

Ever notice that every meeting just creates more work? 2x founder and Fathom CEO Richard White offers a roadmap of the near future for how AI is automating post-meeting actions.  Learn how you can use meetings to speak things into existence, and how tasks will increasingly begin to complete themselves.
Richard White
Founder & CEO at Fathom AI
Lightning Talk #2 – 11:40 – 12:00 PM

Explicit Expectations

Explicit Expectations is a transformative keynote designed to empower leaders to bridge the gap between ambiguity and alignment.
Stephanie Usry
Founder & CEO at Clutch
Networking – 12:05 – 12:30 PM

CoS Peer Matching

Hand-selected small group peer connections. Build relationships with other top Chiefs of Staff, while enjoying some time in the sun in Filoli's beautiful gardens.
Lunch Break – 12:30 – 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Network over lunch and engage with fellow Chiefs of Staff in hand-selected roundtables.
Afternoon Workshop – 2:00 – 2:45 PM

Accelerating  Successful Business Transformation

4X Chief of Staff and business transformation expert, Arnaud Rager, will lead us through a guided workshop sharing an exclusive framework on navigating organization change.
Arnaud Rager
fmr. VP Transformation at Bio Rad, fmr. Chief of Staff at J&J
Fireside Chat – 2:45 – 3:15 PM

Scaling with Intent – Systems for High-Growth Companies

Join James Raybould and Scott Amenta for a conversation on how AI is reshaping operational excellence. They’ll dive into how the quality curve is shifting, why feedback and human judgment remain critical, and how Chiefs of Staff can build smarter systems that move faster without sacrificing depth.
James Raybould
SVP & GM at Turing
Scott Amenta
Founder at Chief of Staff Network & Co-founder / Head of Product at Sylva
Break – 3:15 – 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

Enjoy a quick coffee break before our last two sessions of the day!
Presentation & Discussion – 3:30 – 4:15 PM

Creating the AI Spark

Brandon Sammut & Karly Gelardi from Zapier share their most important lessons transforming Zapier’s product and team into an AI powerhouse.
Brandon Sammut
Chief People Officer at Zapier
Karly Gelardi
CoS to CPO at Zapier
Tactical Workshop – 4:15 – 5:00 PM

Becoming the Chief of AI

This tactical workshop aims to leave you with a guide to evaluating and rolling out AI solutions and real-life examples of AI-powered workflows you can implement immediately in your day-to-day work.
Diane Sadowski-Joseph
Co-Founder and Head of Product at Apply AI
Happy Hour – 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Chief of Staff Mixer

Unwind and connect with fellow Chiefs of Staff over casual conversations, refreshing drinks, and tasty bites. Expand your network in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
Check-in – 10:00 – 12:00 PM

CoS Connect Coffee Chat

Come connect with other CoS SF Connect attendees for a final post-conference meetup!

Location:
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Rooftop, Park Level, 181 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USARooftop

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James Raybould

SVP & GM at Turing

James Raybould is SVP & GM at Turing, leading AI-driven talent solutions. Previously, he spent 12+ years at LinkedIn in senior roles across product, marketing, and business operations, helping scale the company through its hypergrowth phase. A former Bain consultant and HBS graduate, James is known for his strategic frameworks and deep expertise in go-to-market and product strategy.
Karly Gelardi

CoS to CPO at Zapier

Karly Gelardi is a seasoned People Operations leader, currently serving as the Senior Talent Operations Manager at Zapier—a global, fully remote software automation company. With a strong foundation in training and development, talent acquisition, and strategic planning, Karly excels in building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational effectiveness.
Brandon Sammut

Chief People Officer at Zapier

Brandon Sammut is a two-time Chief People Officer, currently leading at Zapier—a software automation platform powered by an 800-member, all-remote team in 40+ countries. Brandon specializes in building high-performing teams and draws from a diverse background in business development, talent acquisition, talent development, education, and venture capital.
Aarti Bhatnagar

Executive Coach at Cadence Operators, fmr CoS at Guild

Aarti Bhatnagar is a seasoned Operating Leader and Certified Professional Coach (CPCC, ACC) with 12+ years of experience in operations, program management, and people leadership. She served as Chief of Staff at Guild Education and Change.org, enabling scalable operations across executive and product teams. Aarti combines her leadership experience with a passion for coaching to empower current and aspiring Operating Leaders to excel in their roles.
Steven Siger

Cofounder & COO at CNaught Former CoS, US Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy

Steve Siger is cofounder and COO of CNaught, which is trusted by buyers like Asana, Tiger Global, and Dimensional Advisors to make it easy to drive real climate impact through their carbon credit portfolios. Steve previously held multiple senior roles at early-stage companies including Uber and Thumbtack, where he served as General Counsel and acting head of finance. Earlier in his career, Steve served in multiple roles in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy and as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.
Arnaud Rager

fmr. VP Transformation at Bio Rad, fmr. Chief of Staff at J&J

Arnaud Rager is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience transforming organizations across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices industries. Known for his expertise in project management, process excellence, and change management, Arnaud has led impactful initiatives in companies ranging from 300-person startups to global enterprises like Johnson & Johnson. As a four-time Chief of Staff, he advised CEO and C-level executives, and has crafted and executed strategic frameworks, managed complex portfolios, and driven high-impact transformations. Most recently, as Vice President of Business Planning & Transformation at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Arnaud led a team that reshaped key business processes such as Sales and Operations Planning, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
Stephanie Usry

Founder & CEO at Clutch

After a decade of coaching leaders and teams, Stephanie co-founded Clutch Insights to help leaders scale themselves as fast as their companies. A seasoned operator, she’s built and led product, operations, and engineering teams from seed stage to IPO at companies like Jawbone, HotelTonight (Airbnb), and Pure Storage. As the first Radical Candor coach, she helped shape a framework now used by leaders worldwide, deepening her expertise in leadership at scale.
Richard White

Founder & CEO at Fathom AI

Richard White is Founder/CEO of Fathom (YC W21). Fathom was the #1 Highest Satisfaction product of 2024 out of 100K+ products on G2 with over 2,000 reviews and a perfect 5.0 score. It’s also the #1 installed AI notetaker on both the Zoom and HubSpot marketplaces.  Prior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, which pioneered the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today.
Diane Sadowski-Joseph

Co-Founder and Head of Product at Apply AI

Diane Sadowski is Co-Founder of Apply AI, helping organizations expand their AI capabilities with real-world, behavior-based strategies. Previously, she was employee #8 and Head of Product Development & Delivery at LifeLabs Learning, scaling the company to 200+ employees and a nine-figure exit. Diane has empowered 100,000+ professionals across global markets and brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational performance, and AI integration.
James Raybould
SVP & GM at Turing
James Raybould is SVP & GM at Turing, leading AI-driven talent solutions. Previously, he spent 12+ years at LinkedIn in senior roles across product, marketing, and business operations, helping scale the company through its hypergrowth phase. A former Bain consultant and HBS graduate, James is known for his strategic frameworks and deep expertise in go-to-market and product strategy.
Karly Gelardi
CoS to CPO at Zapier
Karly Gelardi is a seasoned People Operations leader, currently serving as the Senior Talent Operations Manager at Zapier—a global, fully remote software automation company. With a strong foundation in training and development, talent acquisition, and strategic planning, Karly excels in building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational effectiveness.
Brandon Sammut
Chief People Officer at Zapier
Brandon Sammut is a two-time Chief People Officer, currently leading at Zapier—a software automation platform powered by an 800-member, all-remote team in 40+ countries. Brandon specializes in building high-performing teams and draws from a diverse background in business development, talent acquisition, talent development, education, and venture capital.
Aarti Bhatnagar
Executive Coach at Cadence Operators, fmr CoS at Guild
Aarti Bhatnagar is a seasoned Operating Leader and Certified Professional Coach (CPCC, ACC) with 12+ years of experience in operations, program management, and people leadership. She served as Chief of Staff at Guild Education and Change.org, enabling scalable operations across executive and product teams. Aarti combines her leadership experience with a passion for coaching to empower current and aspiring Operating Leaders to excel in their roles.
Steven Siger
Cofounder & COO at CNaught Former CoS, US Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy
Steve Siger is cofounder and COO of CNaught, which is trusted by buyers like Asana, Tiger Global, and Dimensional Advisors to make it easy to drive real climate impact through their carbon credit portfolios. Steve previously held multiple senior roles at early-stage companies including Uber and Thumbtack, where he served as General Counsel and acting head of finance. Earlier in his career, Steve served in multiple roles in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy and as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.
Arnaud Rager
fmr. VP Transformation at Bio Rad, fmr.
Chief of Staff at J&J
Arnaud Rager is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience transforming organizations across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices industries. Known for his expertise in project management, process excellence, and change management, Arnaud has led impactful initiatives in companies ranging from 300-person startups to global enterprises like Johnson & Johnson. As a four-time Chief of Staff, he advised CEO and C-level executives, and has crafted and executed strategic frameworks, managed complex portfolios, and driven high-impact transformations. Most recently, as Vice President of Business Planning & Transformation at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Arnaud led a team that reshaped key business processes such as Sales and Operations Planning, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
Stephanie Usry
Founder & CEO at Clutch
After a decade of coaching leaders and teams, Stephanie co-founded Clutch Insights to help leaders scale themselves as fast as their companies. A seasoned operator, she’s built and led product, operations, and engineering teams from seed stage to IPO at companies like Jawbone, HotelTonight (Airbnb), and Pure Storage. As the first Radical Candor coach, she helped shape a framework now used by leaders worldwide, deepening her expertise in leadership at scale.
James Raybould
Founder & CEO at Fathom AI
Richard White is Founder/CEO of Fathom (YC W21). Fathom was the #1 Highest Satisfaction product of 2024 out of 100K+ products on G2 with over 2,000 reviews and a perfect 5.0 score. It’s also the #1 installed AI notetaker on both the Zoom and HubSpot marketplaces.  Prior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, which pioneered the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today.
Diane Sadowski-Joseph
Co-Founder and Head of Product at Apply AI
Diane Sadowski is Co-Founder of Apply AI, helping organizations expand their AI capabilities with real-world, behavior-based strategies. Previously, she was employee #8 and Head of Product Development & Delivery at LifeLabs Learning, scaling the company to 200+ employees and a nine-figure exit. Diane has empowered 100,000+ professionals across global markets and brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational performance, and AI integration.
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