An exclusive interview with Santiago Guglielmetti, Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Chore.
In the fast-paced world of startups, founders often find themselves overwhelmed by administrative tasks that drain their time and energy-pulling them away from product development, customer growth, and innovation. At our recent InnovImpact Incubator Demo Day, the importance of operational support became especially clear, reaffirming the need for solutions that enable founders to focus on what truly matters. That is exactly why we were proud to welcome Chore as one of our key sponsors. Committed to eliminating operational chaos, Chore offered a generous 30-minute free consultation (valued at $750) to the winning team of our Best Pitch Award with startup mentor and co-founder Adam Spector-a gesture that perfectly reflects their mission to empower entrepreneurs through seamless back-office support.
To dive deeper into Chore’s vision, we spoke with Santiago Guglielmetti, their Head of Business Development & Partnerships, about the company’s approach, his personal journey, and why initiatives like Demo Day resonate so strongly with their values.
“The End of Admin”: Chore’s Bold Mission
Chore was founded on a clear and compelling promise – to end the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ caused by operational chaos. Santiago shared during our recent interview. “Chore’s mission is to take over all back-office operations – HR, finance, legal, bookkeeping, compliance, taxes – allowing founders to focus on revenue generation and scaling.“
Supporting Student Founders: Beyond Traditional Partnerships
Chore’s involvement in PIM Demo Day extended far beyond sponsorship. Santiago participated in the fireside chat and provided valuable mentorship to student founders, sharing insights from his entrepreneurial journey and offering practical guidance on navigating operational challenges.
“The decision trigger for founders should be when they’re spending time on non-value-adding activities instead of product development,” Santiago advised during our interview.
Chore’s service model is uniquely tailored for early-stage startups, offering a Fractional COO supported by a dedicated team and proprietary technology. Currently, Chore operates exclusively with US-based startups, ensuring all federal and state compliance paperwork is handled with precision. Santiago shared that the company is particularly well-suited for founders raising capital or preparing to scale, when time is especially critical.
Why Chore and PIM Align: A Partnership Built on Shared Values
Our collaboration with Chore represents more than a sponsorship arrangement, it’s a strategic alliance between organizations committed to removing barriers for impact-driven entrepreneurs. As Santiago noted, “Founders should regularly assess how they spend their time, and when operational and administrative tasks start draining the energy needed for growth and revenue, it’s time to bring in professional support. Delegating smartly isn’t a cost – it’s a catalyst for scaling.”
For PIM’s global community of student entrepreneurs, Chore’s model offers a glimpse into the future of startup operations. Their transparent approach provides live dashboard tracking, regular status updates, detailed activity logs, and proactive communication on all critical items – exactly the kind of professional infrastructure that can help student founders compete at the highest levels.
The partnership between PIM and Chore exemplifies our commitment to connecting student entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and operational support they need to transform their innovative ideas into scalable, impactful ventures. As we continue to support the next generation of global changemakers, partnerships like this one ensure our founders have access to world-class operational excellence from day one.
Insights from an Entrepreneurial Journey: Clarity, Feedback & Grit
Santiago’s path from founder to business development leader offers valuable lessons for PIM’s community of student entrepreneurs. Having worked across Singapore, Malaysia, and now Argentina, he brings a global perspective to startup operations.
His key advice for founders navigates three critical areas:
- Persistence Through Rejection: “Rejection is part of the game. But each ‘no’ is an opportunity to learn and refine.”
- The Power of External Feedback: “Talk to people who challenge your thinking-investors, industry experts, customers. They’ll help you identify blind spots.”
- Adapt your product, don’t force it. “Product-market fit is a moving target. Let customer research guide your decisions.”
“If you’re spending more than 2 hours a week buried in admin than building your dream,” Santiago advised with a smile, “it’s probably time to let Chore take it from here.”
About Chore: (LinkedIn)
To learn more about how Chore can support your startup, visit www.hirechore.com
Chore helps early-stage startups eliminate operational chaos by managing all back-office functions-HR, finance, legal, bookkeeping, compliance, and more-through a Fractional Chief of Staff model. Designed for US-based startups, Chore enables founders to focus on scaling and revenue while its expert team and technology handle the admin. Their motto says it all: “The End of Admin.”
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Divya Shukla (LinkedIn)
Management Trainee, PIM
I’m a Pharmaceutical Science Graduate, driven by a passion for healthcare innovation, social impact, and creative problem-solving. I’ve actively lead multiple student-led projects and events. I love working with startups and thrive in dynamic environments where I can wear multiple hats.
