EA roles and responsibilities:
- Calendar & Time Management: Prioritize and schedule meetings protect founder’s time.
- Inbox & Communication: Manage emails draft responses flag urgent issues. Take care of LinkedIn handle social media handle of the company. Provide inputs on employer branding.
- Meeting Prep & Follow-Up: Prepare agendas materials take notes track action items.
- Travel Planning: Coordinate flights hotels itineraries and logistics.
- Gatekeeping: Filter requests act as first point of contact for stakeholders.
- Project Tracking: Monitor key initiatives ensure deadlines are met report progress.
- Research & Briefings: Gather data create summaries for faster decision-making - note taker.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with investors board members clients and team.
- Internal Communication: Cascade founder updates ensure alignment across team.
- Event Support: Plan offsites board meetings and investor presentations.
- Process Improvement: Suggest tools/workflows to optimize founder’s efficiency.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and trust.
- Personal Support: Assist with personal scheduling travel and errands.