Insights

Notes on hiring, executive support, and building high-leverage teams — from 15 years on both sides of the desk.

Market Commentary

Anthropic Is Paying £145k for an Executive Assistant in London. Here's What It Means

An EA role by another name, advertised at £145k by an AI company. What the listing says about the value of human judgement, and what founders and EAs should take from it.

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Hiring Trends

Why Founders Are Hiring Founder's Associates in 2026

Between an EA and a Chief of Staff sits a role more founders are turning to. Here's what a Founder's Associate does, why demand is growing, and when it's the right hire.

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Hiring Guide

What Makes a Great Executive Assistant in 2026?

A great EA isn't defined by how efficiently they manage a diary — it's the quality of judgement they bring to a founder's time, attention and relationships.

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For Founders

Executive Assistant vs Chief of Staff: Which Hire Does Your Business Need?

Hire an EA to reclaim time and create order. Hire a Chief of Staff to align stakeholders and drive strategic execution. Here's how to tell which one you need.

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For Founders

The Founder's Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant: What to Delegate First

Hand over too little and your EA can't create impact. Hand over too much and you risk rework. Here's what to delegate first, and how to phase the handover.

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