

World First Chief of Staff Hackathon w/ Porter (YC S20)
🚀 San Francisco is about to experience a shift in gravity!
On Nov 15, Porter’s YC office opens its doors for a day. If you’re in the room, your career trajectory may never look the same.
COSMIK and Orbit.ai are launching the first-ever Chief of Staff Hackathon, alongside partners Porter (YC W20), Interface, Structify, and more to be announced!
What this Hackathon really is?
An arena where top operators solve real founder problems, in real time. You get the brief on the spot. You think, structure, decide, and execute under fire. No rules, just be bold.
Who’s behind it?
• COSMIK is the fractional Chief of Staff firm trusted by CEOs who want to scale harder and faster.
• Orbit.ai is launching soon. Don’t miss the early orbit. Follow us to stay ahead (;))
• Porter (YC W20) runs your infra in your own cloud with the smoothest developer experience.
• Interface is the AI-native management system for the energy sector.
• Structify, GTM Analytics Made Easy: find fresh revenue opportunities instantly by building analytics form-fit to your company. No engineers needed.
What to expect? (Schedule TBD)
A live test of adaptability, clarity, and execution
Move fast, think sharper, act bold
No limits, just you, your mind, and founder-grade problems
Who can APPLY: Chiefs of Staff, operators, engineers, finance professionals, and grads ready to prove they can think at C-level altitude. Just apply here!
Don't forget => https://forms.gle/NZx81XoigFfiMDQx5
CEOs & Founders? If you are hiring a Chief of Staff or elite operators, this will be the strongest talent signal you’ll see all year. DM us or comment “Interested.” We are opening a small number of co-partner slots to meet finalists and fast-track interviews.
📅Event Schedule
2:00 pm - Registration, refreshments, rules, presentation
3:00pm-6:00pm : Hacking starts - 3-hour intensive CEO case + refreshments
6:00pm-7:00pm : Submission & networking for the candidats while the jury deliberated + diner
7:00pm - 7:30pm : Pitch of 7 short-listed candidates (3min)
7:30pm - 8:30pm : Winner announced & Networking + refreshments
People who aren’t competing are welcome to attend and can come directly at 6 PM to enjoy the event and do some networking, but please register so you can secure your spot.
Important Update! 🌏🌍🌎
Good news! Due to the high level of interest and participation, we’ve opened additional remote participation slots. Spots are now available, join us online!
Prizes & Perks
🏆 $2M+ strategic Chief of Staff roles
🏆 A $5K all-expenses-paid trip to Paris for Europe’s biggest AI summit
🏆 A world-class jury, revealed soon
More surprises coming!
How to enter
All participants must apply here and be individually accepted. Mandatory: follow our LinkedIn pages COSMIK and Orbit.ai. The address will be shared once your application is approved :)
🎟 Space is limited. RSVP now to save your spot! 🎟