Reclaim up to 20 hours per week with a full-time EA
“I waited way too long to hire my EA. I wasn't sure I had enough to delegate, wasn't sure it would be worth it, and didn't really know where to start. But Ida paid for herself within the first few months and I've never looked back.”
Ryan Hoover
Founder of Product Hunt
What best describes your role?
Get matched with a top-tier executive assistant who pays for themselves in time and impact.
We learn about your leadership style, communication preferences, and priorities to find the perfect EA match for you.
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Get matched with your EA
Meet your Executive Assistant—selected from the very best of 60,000+ monthly applicants. Your EA is an adaptable partner trained to handle strategic work across a wide range of tasks with AI multiplying their capabilities beyond typical admin support.
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Experience compounding results
Your EA builds deep context into your work and life over time while being continuously upskilled by Athena's training programs and resources. The partnership compounds in value as your EA becomes an increasingly essential part of how you work.
The average client refers 2.1 peers per year to Athena.
How athena is different
An executive partnership that compounds, not a service that plateaus
Athena Executive Assistant
Athena Executive Assistant
One dedicated, full-time EA in your time zone
Full-life & cross-functional: supports the personal, professional, and everything in between
Can adapt to any task as needs evolve
Fixed, predictable pricing
Human judgment & intelligence amplified by AI’s speed and memory
Top 1% of 30-60k monthly applicants, vetted, hired, and managed by Athena
Rigorous in-person Athena bootcamp with ongoing upskilling
Enterprise-grade security via Athena employment
Expert delegation training built for first-timers and seasoned delegators alike
AI Assistants
AI Assistants
AI automation with narrow task focus
Limited to simple use cases
Cannot handle context-rich or complex work
Subject to sudden price increases
Performance plateaus at task completion
Often uses undisclosed offshore human to complete tasks
You train the model yourself
Variable handling of sensitive or proprietary data
Traditional EA/VA
Traditional EA/VA
Task-specific human resources hired for prior experience
Limited to work-related or domain-specific tasks
Fails when task requirements change
Variable and unpredictable pricing
Performance stagnates with little to no growth trajectory
Little to no training outside of prior experience
EA embedded in your systems directly (high risk)
SECURITY & SUPPORT
Your data, systems, privacy, and peace of mind are all protected.
Enterprise-grade security
Athena wraps every partnership in layered protection: a dedicated global security team, continuous monitoring, full legal accountability, and $1M in cyber-insurance coverage.
Rigorous screening and vetting
Every Athena EA passes strict identity verification, in-person interviews, and comprehensive background checks. By the time they're working with you, they've already earned the highest bar of trust and reliability.
Device and data protection
Every EA works exclusively on an Athena-issued, secured laptop with proactive monitoring and remote-wipe capability. Your information stays protected at all times.
Operational support
Your EA is never on their own. Behind every partnership is Athena's full operational infrastructure: ongoing training, expert resources, and rematching support if your needs ever change.
Executive Assistant
Selective hiring, rigorous training. All handled by Athena.
Athena clients report reclaiming 20–40% of their workweek.
Testimonials
See how real leaders multiply their impact
I left my wife's ski boots in an airport. Suddenly my EA is in contact with the airport, five couriers, and the airline. She's telling me five prices for different ways to fix it. I'm like, how has she done this already!?
Joey Garcia
Executive Director, Finance Industry
Athena has playbooks that make it feel like starting from first or second base instead of home plate. They bring best-in-class ways of doing things.
Ryan B.
Real estate investor
We made $200,000 more last year, and I would say that that's a direct result of having Joanne as my EA.
Jacob Tingen
Managing Partner, Tingen Law
My Athena EA’s written English is equal to a native speaker. From the first week I had total confidence that she could adeptly answer my emails, as me, without a second thought.
Piper Wilder
Founder & CEO, 60Hertz Energy
I left my wife's ski boots in an airport. Suddenly my EA is in contact with the airport, five couriers, and the airline. She's telling me five prices for different ways to fix it. I'm like, how has she done this already!?
Joey Garcia
Executive Director, Finance Industry
Athena has playbooks that make it feel like starting from first or second base instead of home plate. They bring best-in-class ways of doing things.
Ryan B.
Real estate investor
We made $200,000 more last year, and I would say that that's a direct result of having Joanne as my EA.
Jacob Tingen
Managing Partner, Tingen Law
My Athena EA’s written English is equal to a native speaker. From the first week I had total confidence that she could adeptly answer my emails, as me, without a second thought.
Piper Wilder
Founder & CEO, 60Hertz Energy
The average executive spends 15+ hours per week on tasks that can be delegated.
FAQ
What makes Athena different from virtual assistants?
Unlike virtual assistants and traditional staffing agencies, Athena partnerships provide security, training infrastructure, and long-term tenure. A traditional virtual assistant is narrow in scope. While a virtual assistant does tasks, an Athena EA integrates themselves into the full scope of your life to transform the way you work and live.
How does Athena select EAs?
We receive 30-60k monthly applications, of which only 1% are accepted. Every EA undergoes our rigorous vetting and evaluation process. We screen each candidate for soft skills and aptitude. Before becoming eligible to be partnered with you, they must take personality, cognitive, and English tests and undergo immersive training on real-world tasks, including calendar, travel, and inbox management.
What if the fit isn’t right?
On rare occasions, a partnership doesn't work out. If this happens, your Partnership Manager will address any concerns or performance issues and work to resolve them. We will partner you with a different Athena EA if things don't improve.
What measures are taken to ensure my security, privacy, and confidentiality?
Athena takes a proactive approach to security and compliance. We are SOC 2 certified, provision and manage all EA devices with enterprise-grade endpoint protection, and maintain dedicated InfoSec and IT teams to keep client data secure. Clients in regulated industries are welcome to discuss specific compliance requirements with their account team.
What does onboarding look like and how long will it take?
Our onboarding process is designed to give your Athena partnership the strongest start. It begins with an intake survey to understand your delegation habits, work style, and goals. This is followed by a 60-minute onboarding call where we'll create a personalized action plan.
You will then be matched with your Athena team: your Executive Assistant (EA) and supporting Partnership Manager. All clients will participate in a kickoff call with their Athena team and have ongoing access to our Delegation Training Library.
From onboarding through kickoff, expect the entire process to take one to two weeks.