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Offer HN: Executive Assistant for free
The proposal:
If you're running a startup and need any help, I can be your on-site executive assistant for free. I can help you in product management, sales, marketing, business development, partnerships, alliances, customer feedback, reaching out to big players to negotiate terms/contracts, and any other work that'll make your startup successful. You don't have to offer me stipend and you don't have to promise me equity or job. No strings attached and no obligation whatsoever. Food and living space would be nice but not must. My only condition is you have to be running your startup in technology/mobile/web/SaaS space.
Why am I doing this:
I quit my job six figure job to join something more interesting. I want to work closely with founders and startups to see what exactly it is to work in startups. Down the line, I plan to join a startup/emerging company to create something wonderful.
About me:
I'm 30 y.o. and have worked with Fortune 500 companies in technology sales, business development, business consulting, program and product management. I have an undergrad in computer applications and an MBA. Apart from this, I can read code, fire sql statements, configure websites, and make HTML pages but haven't coded for a living ever.
When can I join:
I can join in anytime within a week's notice and can stay as long as you need me.
Is this a joke:
Certainly not. You can ask for documentation about my qualification or my last pay slip. I'd be ready to discuss anything on phone or email (username at gmail). I can give you ex-employer references or client references for you to verify.
Overall, it's my humble attempt to understand startup world by helping real startups. Please share any suggestions that you might have.
Many thanks.
- sharemywin 12y agowhere is your location? or are you willing to travel?
- hnbusiness1 12y agoI'm open to any location - no constraints whatsoever.
- bnejad 12y agoHave you thought about just applying to jobs at startups? I don't understand your point of working for free. Its an "awkward" situation IMO for a business, where it would be more practical to just get a job doing whatever it is you would like.
- hnbusiness1 12y agoThat's a great question. I'm not too sure as to what type of role I'd fit in sales, business development or product management. I wouldn't want to apply and quit in a couple of months. That can prove to be pretty hassling for any company that potentially hires me. This internship will hopefully give me some idea as to what works the best for me.
- jejune06 12y agoZenPayroll is looking for an EA to the CEO: http://boards.greenhouse.io/zenpayroll/jobs/8618#.U81VG4BdXw4 http://boards.greenhouse.io/zenpayroll/jobs/8618#.U81VG4BdXw... You should join them!
- hnbusiness1 12y agoThank you very much for the pointer.
- ccvannorman 12y agoHey, Mathbreakers is DEFINITELY interested. I've been talking about the need for this for a while. Perks: Work for a revolutionary math video game startup! :-] Send me a note at charlie@mathbreakers.com if you're still available. We're in Mountain View and Redwood City, and will be in SF starting September.
- hnbusiness1 12y agoThanks Charlie - I'll definitely drop in a note
- sethishruti 12y agoHow many replies did you get? If you're doing this for free, you could also help out Techstars in their associate program.
- hnbusiness1 12y agoI got 12 replies so far including a couple of YC companies. I'm very humbled by the level of support and encouragement that the community provides here at HN. A big thank you to all of you. I promise to keep you posted on how the journey unfolds.
- edcastano 12y agoWe're a lean team located in Palo Alto. Send me an email if you'd like to learn more ed.castano at bluevine dot com.
- hnbusiness1 12y agoThanks Ed. I'll definitely drop in a note to you.