how it works
Three easy steps to reclaiming your time
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Tell us about you
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.
Athena clients report reclaiming 20–40% of their workweek.
onboarding
Start strong from day one
We take the time to understand how you work so your EA can start making an impact right away.
It starts with a short intake to learn your priorities, delegation habits, and goals. From there, we build a personalized action plan and match you with your Athena team, which includes your Executive Assistant and Partnership Manager.
In about two weeks, you’re onboarded and working with your EA, who will come with systems and AI fluency to get you organized and keep things moving.
Finding your perfect match
We match you with an EA based on how you think, communicate, and operate day to day.
artificial intelligence
Human-led support, amplified by AI
Calendar, inbox, and travel used to fill an EA’s entire day. Now, with AI assisting much of that work, your Athena EA can operate at a higher level, taking on projects, priorities, and coordination that previously required multiple people.
delegation
Most people don’t know how to delegate. We’re changing that.
Our self-serve delegation training library covers what to delegate, how to hand it off clearly, when to follow up, and how to make the habit stick.
Start with the basics or go deeper, we’ll meet you where you are. We’ve helped first-time delegators and experienced leaders get the most value out of their EA partnerships.
Start with the basics or go deeper, we’ll meet you where you are. We’ve helped first-time delegators and experienced leaders get the most value out of their EA partnerships.
97% of executive tasks are now digital and can be managed remotely.
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.
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.
