The job is hard — surround yourself with great people.

eaRISE emerged from Kelly Kovacs' journey as an Executive Assistant at a high-growth startup.

In 2010, she stepped into her first EA role, supporting the CEO of a 100-person startup called Twitter. As the company skyrocketed to 4,500 employees and went public, Kelly's role evolved to Chief of Staff. Through this whirlwind journey, one thing became clear: the support and insights shared among fellow EAs were not just beneficial—they were essential to Kelly’s success and the success of the entire company.

Her realization sparked an idea. What if there was a way to cultivate and expand this invaluable network of support?

In 2020, Kelly founded eaMAFIA, a private community for C-Suite EAs in tech. As eaMAFIA took off, it became clear that EAs across the globe were seeking the same connection, growth, and shared wisdom.

That's the need we’re serving with eaRISE.

Our core mission is to support and empower assistants who operate within the fast-paced and ever-evolving sectors of tech, VCs, and beyond.

We strive to foster an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment that challenges EAs to push the boundaries of what is into what if’s. We believe that by elevating the role of the executive assistant, we can enhance the productivity, innovation, and results of the entire organization. Our goal is to create a community where, together, assistants can learn, grow, and thrive.

eaRISE is more than just a professional network. It's a launchpad for EA career growth, a trusted circle for sharing lessons and victories, and a hub for learning the unwritten and ever-evolving rules of executive support.

We are a community built by EAs for EAs, providing the training and resources necessary to uplevel your skills, expand your network, and rise up from the challenges of your role. All of our programs are built around the principles of lifelong learning, so that you remain at the forefront of industry trends and continuously expand your skill set.