
Michael C.
5.0
Ex-CoS at seed -> Series A climate tech company
Studied at University of California, Berkeley

Worked at Bedrock Energy
Hiring Manager
Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
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Michael’s Chief of Staff Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
10+ people coached for Chief of Staff
Michael has helped clients get into these companies:
I was the first business hire and chief of staff at Bedrock Energy, a Series A geothermal energy company. I managed to recruit for this role (as well as many other CoS positions) with 2.5 years of experience from a smaller, lesser-known consulting firm in part because of how I showcased *fit*. Non-technical / generalist roles are all about fit, which can vary based on company size or stage, CoS / principal relationship, and industry. Even as a non-technical hire, I was able to highlight my background in climate and sustainability, analytical skills, and do-it-all mentality (a good fit for an early-stage company). I'm happy to help folks recruiting for CoS / BizOps roles or early CoS's who want support thriving in a new role / company. Feel free to set up an intro call to see if I can be helpful!
Michael can help with:
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Strategic Planning
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Executive Support
About Michael
I was previously chief of staff at Bedrock Energy, an early-stage geothermal energy company, where I joined as the team's first business hire. Over two years, I helped deploy our first projects, hire a world-class team, and raise a $12M Series A. In other words: https://www.thesunion.com/news/series-a-climate-tech-startups-first-non-engineer-job-listing-combines-eleven-distinct-functions-title-is-literally-just-the-word-businessman Prior to Bedrock, I was a consultant at a leading social impact boutique, where my clients included the Gates Foundation, International Planned Parenthood Federation, and NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy. I grew up in Southern California and like to spend as much time outside as possible, whether I'm hiking, playing beach volleyball, or answering emails.
Work Experience

Chief of Staff
Bedrock Energy
April 2023 - April 2025
Hiring Manager
First business hire; I work on strategy (GTM and planning), business development, corporate ops, deployment, and special projects. In other words: https://www.thesunion.com/news/series-a-climate-tech-startups-first-non-engineer-job-listing-combines-eleven-distinct-functions-title-is-literally-just-the-word-businessman
Associate / Senior Associate
Redstone Strategy Group
July 2022 - March 2023
Admissions Committee
Redstone advises philanthropies, nonprofits, and governments to solve urgent environmental and social problems. My experience included strategic planning, project management, capacity building and performance management, finance, and measurement and evaluation work spanning carbon removal, economic mobility, homelessness and housing, emergency food, sexual and reproductive health, P-20W data, and more. Also, I co-led our recruiting working group and conducted case and behavioral interviews for the firm.
Analyst
Redstone Strategy Group
August 2020 - June 2022
Michael was also given offers to work at
EY-Parthenon
Bain & Company
Education

Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
2016 - 2020
Stanley J. Thomson Memorial Award (Haas Undergraduate Program) Haas External Case Competition Team
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Economics
2016 - 2020
The Berkeley Forum (President)
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Overall Rating
5.0
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