Shensi: Early-stage founders don't need EAs, it's a vanity metric
shensi · x · 2026-08-18
Merge co-founder Shensi argues that hiring an Executive Assistant (EA) for a 10-20 person startup is a vanity metric that slows things down. Founders should use tools like Calendly to schedule customer meetings immediately and focus time on coding and talking to customers. Unless running a large company or traveling frequently, technical proficiency can replace the need for an EA.
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