Executive Assistant to CEO - Health Tech AI Startup

BURKE + CO.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

BURKE + CO. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Founder & CEO at a venture-backed health tech AI startup.

The ideal candidate will manage a complex calendar, own inbox, and act as a strategic partner, coordinating with investors, board members, customers, and executives. This role requires exceptional scheduling, strong written communication, emotional intelligence, and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting CEOs/Founders.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience at a tech startup highly preferred.
• Expert-level calendar management and scheduling capabilities.
• Ability to respond to urgent action items outside normal hours.
• Strong written communication and emotional intelligence.
• Ownership mindset and independent work style.
• Experience interacting with investors, board members and executives.
• Event planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, high-volume calendar with shifting priorities.
• Own inbox management, including drafting communications for the CEO.
• Coordinate meetings with investors, board, customers and executives.
• Prepare for board and leadership meetings to keep the CEO organized.
• Serve as gatekeeper and thought partner to maximize CEO time.
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders and their teams.
• Conduct research and provide background ahead of meetings.
• Plan and execute customer, leadership, and company events from concept to completion.
• Support occasional office and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Executive Assistant

Calendar management

Stakeholder communication

Event planning

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client, a rapidly scaling & venture-backed health tech AI startup, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to their Founder & CEO. The ideal candidate is a top-tier executive support professional who can quickly build trust, manage competing priorities, and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO. This role requires exceptional scheduling expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to confidently interact with investors, customers, executives, and other key stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth company at a pivotal stage!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Manage a complex, high-volume calendar with shifting priorities and competing demands
• Own inbox management, including prioritization, drafting communications, and correspondence on behalf of the CEO
• Coordinate meetings with investors, board members, customers, executives, and strategic partners
• Prepare for board meetings and leadership meetings, ensuring the CEO is organized and informed
• Serve as a trusted thought partner and gatekeeper, helping maximize the CEO's time and effectiveness
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders and their support teams to facilitate seamless communication
• Conduct research and provide background information ahead of meetings and engagements
• Plan and execute customer, leadership, and company events from concept through completion
• Support occasional office and operational initiatives as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience supporting CEOs/Founders at a tech startup highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Expert-level calendar management and scheduling capabilities
• Availability to respond to urgent action items outside of traditional business hours
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft polished executive correspondence
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and exceptional professionalism
• Warm, collaborative personality
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and quickly earn trust
• Experience interacting with investors, board members, customers, and executive stakeholders
• Event planning experience is a plus

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Join a fast-growing, well-funded startup
• Be a key partner to executive leadership during a period of significant growth!

COMPENSATION: $120k to 170k base salary + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process