Executive Assistant to COO at AI Startup in Pearl Talent

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Pearl Talent connects top international candidates with leading US and EU startups backed by top-tier investors such as OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. Our client is a fast-scaling AI company pioneering generative technology to build infrastructure for real-time, human-like AI interactions via video and voice. Positioned at the cutting edge of AI innovation, they operate with a deeply technical and product-obsessed team moving at startup speed, delivering transformational human-AI engagement experiences.

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Key Responsibilities

As the Executive Assistant to the COO, you will be a trusted partner, essential to maximizing the leadership team’s focus, clarity, and productivity. Your core responsibilities include:
  • Calendar & Communications: Own and manage the COO’s calendar, prioritizing meetings for maximum leverage and clarity; schedule meetings, send follow-ups, and coordinate all logistics.
  • Project & Task Management: Track ongoing projects, identify blockers, and ensure deadlines are met; maintain operational dashboards using tools such as Notion and Airtable.
  • Meeting & Documentation Support: Attend key meetings to take detailed notes and summarize action items; prepare agendas, presentation decks, and pre-read materials for leadership meetings.
  • Administrative & Personal Task Execution: Coordinate complex travel arrangements across multiple time zones; manage light personal administrative tasks including gift sourcing, bill payments, and scheduling; liaise with vendors and support overall team operations.
This role requires someone agile, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and able to execute tasks with precision and professionalism in a fast-paced startup environment.

About the Role and Requirements

We are looking for a high-trust Executive Assistant with at least 3 years of experience supporting senior executives in high-growth tech or startup environments. Key skills and traits include:
  • Fluent and polished written English communication, particularly via email.
  • Detail-oriented and design-literate; deliverables should be clean, visually appealing, and professional.
  • High emotional intelligence, knowing when to step in, when to step back, and how to support quietly but effectively.
  • Comfortable with technology and proficient in Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, Notion, and project tracking tools.
Additional valuable experience includes exposure to AI, product environments, or founder-led startups, as well as prior roles involving personal assistant or Chief of Staff support. Strong skills in formatting, documentation, and visual communication are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, candidates with any of the following will stand out:
  • Experience working in AI-focused or founder-led startup environments.
  • Background in personal assistant or Chief of Staff roles supporting high-level leadership.
  • Advanced skills in formatting, documentation, and visual communication to streamline executive communications and presentations.

Why Join Us?

We offer a fully remote work environment with permanent global flexibility, enabling team members to work from anywhere worldwide. There is potential for profit sharing linked to performance, aligned with the company's success. Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance. An annual team retreat fosters in-person collaboration and relationship building. This position presents a high-impact leadership opportunity with a clear career progression path within a dynamic and growth-focused company.

GETONBRD Job ID: 54899

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About Pearl Talent

At Pearl, we specialize in bridging the gap between top international talent and US companies. Our approach revolves around a white-glove service model, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for both our valued clients and talented candidates. — Pearl Talent's full profile

Executive Assistant to COO at AI Startup
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