The language we use reveals our assumptions. When founders say Hiring Global Talent they’re usually signaling a set of beliefs about geography, quality, and business relationships that are fundamentally outdated. And it’s costing them access to exceptional professionals who could transform their operations. Here’s the reality: EA in Manila has a business degree from a…
You’ve decided to build a remote-first company. Smart move. You get access to global talent, reduced overhead costs, and the kind of operational flexibility that makes traditional office-bound competitors look like they’re moving in slow motion. But here’s where most remote-first founders get the hiring sequence completely backwards. They start with developers, salespeople, or marketers……
CEO assistant: Ask a founder what their EA does, and most will start with logistics: “They manage my calendar.” “They schedule meetings.” “They handle email.” And while that’s true, it’s also deeply incomplete. A great CEO Assistant isn’t just a scheduler. They’re a focus architect. In a world where founders are stretched thin… jumping from…
Too early, too expensive, and too much. That’s the myth about Executive Assistants. Hiring an EA can feel like a luxury, especially for founders, solopreneurs, and execs without a massive team. But here’s the truth: It’s not luxury. It’s leverage. This highlights the true executive assistant benefits. Because every hour you spend scheduling meetings, chasing…
Founders are often the last to realize they’ve become the bottleneck. Not because they’re bad at what they do, But because they’re still doing everything they used to do. Calendar clutter. Slack chaos. Tasks piling up in the name of “staying close to the details.” At first, it feels responsible. Then, it becomes unsustainable. The…
