Executive Assistant to Co-Founder & President

HIKINEX

Palo Alto, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Executive Assistant to Co-Founder & President 

 Location: Palo Alto, CA (In-Office)

About the Role

We are seeking our first Executive Assistant to support our Co-Founder & President in a highly visible and strategic role at the center of a fast-growing organization. With over 600 employees and a 170-person go-to-market team, the President oversees a demanding portfolio—driving revenue strategy, supporting the CEO and Board, and engaging with startup founders and executives.

As the Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the President to operate at peak effectiveness. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate high-impact meetings and events, and ensure business operations run smoothly.

This role works closely with the Chief of Staff and senior leadership, offering mentorship and exposure to executive-level decision-making, revenue initiatives, and leadership events. It's an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to grow into a trusted strategic partner within a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Provide full executive support to the Co-Founder & President, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
  • Manage complex scheduling across internal leadership, board members, investors, and startup founders.
  • Prepare materials and logistics for board meetings, leadership meetings, and executive engagements.

Strategic Coordination

  • Serve as a gatekeeper and prioritization partner, ensuring the President's time is allocated to the highest-impact opportunities.
  • Track priorities and ensure follow-ups across revenue initiatives, executive projects, and leadership commitments.

Event & Hospitality Management

  • Coordinate leadership events, offsites, and executive gatherings, including venue selection, catering, swag, logistics, and end-to-end execution.
  • Manage hospitality details such as reservations, catering, and special touches for internal and external meetings.

Operations & Special Projects

  • Support special projects related to revenue, go-to-market (GTM), and executive initiatives led by the President.
  • Partner with the Chief of Staff, existing EA team, and cross-office colleagues to maintain seamless operations.
  • Assist with logistics related to office moves and workspace planning as the company relocates its Palo Alto headquarters.

Ideal Background

  • 3–5 years of Executive Assistant experience, preferably supporting C-level executives, founders, or senior leadership in a growth-stage company.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage both strategic and tactical work.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the emotional intelligence to interact confidently with board members, executives, investors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience coordinating events, offsites, and client or executive dinners is a strong plus.
  • Highly adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Work Environment & Expectations

  • In-office presence in Palo Alto is essential.
  • Daily office presence required while the President is in town (approximately 9 out of 12 weeks per quarter).
  • Flexibility to work 3 days per week in office when the President is traveling.
  • This is a built-from-scratch EA role with significant visibility and impact.

 Why This Role?

  • First Executive Assistant hire with the opportunity to shape the role and build systems from the ground up.
  • Close exposure to founders, executives, and board leadership.
  • Opportunity to contribute to revenue strategy, GTM initiatives, and leadership operations.
  • A chance to grow alongside a fast-scaling company. 

About the Company

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