Executive, Office of the CEO (AI)

TL;DR

Executive, Office of the CEO (AI): Supporting early market entry and local setup for a proactive AI smart assistant with an accent on operational execution, hiring, and partnership coordination. Focus on bridging communication between leadership and stakeholders and establishing the local business infrastructure from the ground up.

Location: Hybrid (Seoul, Korea)

Company

A1 is building a proactive AI smart assistant for everyday users to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, and workflows.

What you will do

• Support the CEO and leadership team in day-to-day activities related to market entry.
• Drive execution of key initiatives across office setup, hiring, and operations.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and briefing notes for internal discussions and investors.
• Manage early-stage hiring by coordinating with recruiters, agencies, and hiring partners.
• Act as a central coordination point across teams to ensure priority execution and follow-ups.
• Handle communications with vendors and service providers involved in local setup.

Requirements

• Experience in operations, executive support, consulting, or startups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in unstructured environments.
• Comfortable working with senior leadership and handling sensitive information.
• Clear communication skills and confidence engaging external stakeholders.
• Hands-on mindset with strong ownership and high reliability.
• Familiarity with the local Korean business environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of local vendors, hiring ecosystem, and admin processes.

Culture & Benefits

• High talent density environment within a small, world-class team.
• Fast-paced approach balancing high-quality execution with continuous learning.
• Collective decision-making and a culture of independence.
• Opportunity to build AI products with global real-world impact.

Hiring process

• 3–4 rounds of interviews.
• Interviews conducted via online meetings or onsite, depending on location.
• Emphasis on efficiency and direct communication.