Knit is an AI-Native Research Agency that combines the rigor and expertise of a traditional agency with the speed and efficiency of AI. Backed by Techstars.
About the role
The Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for maximizing CEO effectiveness by ensuring his time, commitments, communication, and logistics run seamlessly. The purpose of this role is to maximize the amount of time the CEO can focus on high-leverage work that only he can do. Working closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff, this role creates the proactive structure and preparation that allows the CEO to stay focused and coordinated.
What they're looking for
- Own the CEO’s calendar and time. Manage and prioritize meetings with strategic intent, protect focus time, anticipate conflicts, and think several weeks ahead
- Keep the CEO prepared. Ensure the CEO has the context, materials, agendas, and follow-ups needed for meetings and important commitments
- Manage CEO logistics. Own travel, scheduling, expenses, reservations, and other administrative details from start to finish
- Coordinate key stakeholders. Serve as a highly responsive point of coordination for executives, board members, investors, candidates, customers, and other important stakeholders
- Stay ahead of commitments. Track deadlines, follow-ups, and action items so nothing requiring the CEO’s attention falls through the cracks
- Support high-priority projects and events. Partner with the Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, Workplace Operations, and other leadership on important meetings, company events, and other CEO priorities as needed
More about this role
Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Team: Office of the CEO (Right now this includes a Chief of Staff, with 1-2 more hires slated for Q1 ‘27)
Knit’s CEO & Co-Founder: Aneesh Dhawan
Travel: This role will not be expected to regularly travel. Note, Knit US does a US All Team Summit in-person once per year.
Knit is the AI-native research firm empowering the world's most iconic companies to make confident decisions through deep customer understanding. We partner with over 100 enterprises, including Amazon, Mars, T-Mobile, Paramount, McCormick, and Nestle. Knit recently closed its Series B, raising $60M+ to date. Knit currently has 80 employees and is NYC-based and US remotely-friendly.
The Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for maximizing CEO effectiveness by ensuring his time, commitments, communication, and logistics run seamlessly. The purpose of this role is to maximize the amount of time the CEO can focus on high-leverage work that only he can do. Working closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff, this role creates the proactive structure and preparation that allows the CEO to stay focused and coordinated.
- Primary Outcome: A CEO whose time and logistics are...
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