Backed by E14 Fund.
About the role
We are hiring a CEO Executive Assistant to partner directly with our co-founder and CEO, Andrew Dai. Located in our Palo Alto office five days a week, this role is designed for an operator who wants true ownership over executive execution and operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Relevant Experience: 5+ years of total professional experience, with at least 2+ years supporting C-suite executives (ideally CEOs/Founders) or high-level leaders in fast-paced environments (tech startups, finance, consulting, or professional services)
- Extreme Ownership: Proven track record of operating independently, taking projects from zero to completion, and anticipating needs before they arise
- High Business Acumen & Discretion: Ability to absorb context quickly, exercise sound judgment on prioritization, and maintain confidentiality on sensitive company and investor matters
- Exceptional Communication: Clear, concise, and structured written and verbal skills, capable of representing the CEO to investors, candidates, and internal leads
- Process & Tool Fluency: Highly organized with a natural instinct to build simple, repeatable systems and workflows
- On-Site Presence: Ability to work on-site in our Palo Alto, CA office five days a week
More about this role
We are hiring a CEO Executive Assistant to partner directly with our co-founder and CEO, Andrew Dai. Located in our Palo Alto office five days a week, this role is designed for an operator who wants true ownership over executive execution and operations.
Beyond calendar and travel management, you will run the operational tempo of the CEO’s office—triaging high-priority initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment, and building scalable internal workflows. We are looking for a proactive, high-judgment professional who takes end-to-end accountability for executive outcomes and thrives in a fast-paced tech environment.
Calendar & Priority Architecture: Take complete ownership of the CEO’s time—proactively aligning calendar allocation with quarterly business priorities across internal teams, board members, investors, and key commercial partners.
Executive Inbox & Gatekeeping: Serve as the first filter for executive communications—independently triaging messages, handling routine queries, drafting executive responses, and escalating high-value matters.
Travel & Complex Logistics: Architect seamless end-to-end travel itineraries, founder schedules, and high-priority logistics,...
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