Open position at strv
Assistant To CEO
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Address
- Rohanské nábř. 23, 186 00 Praha 8-Karlín, Česko
Curious about the inner workings of a CEO's world? Want to see behind the scenes and gain insights into their day-to-day? This role is a unique stepping stone for someone ready to dive into the tech startup landscape and learn the ropes firsthand. You’ll start with the essentials — organizing meetings, managing travel and ensuring our CEO is always ready for action. If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented and known for follow-through, we’d love to see what you can bring to the team. Ready to get started? Let’s go!
Who Is Our CEO
Lubo Smid is the co-founder & CEO of STRV. Passionate about emerging technology, the member of Forbes 30 Under 30 and YPO is constantly pushing the envelope — guiding the company’s vision as it builds industry-shaping products, welcoming prominent founders to his podcast or sharing his journey via social media. Lubo splits his time between LA and Prague, unless he’s on some crazy adventure, cycling or skiing way off the beaten path.
Want to see what a day in the life looks like? Check out his LinkedIn or Instagram profiles.
How You Fit In
You’re a caring person who is detail-oriented and driven, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to connect with people. A natural problem-solver, you’re always looking for ways to improve and grow, with a deep curiosity that keeps you learning. Plus, you can get things done (quickly and efficiently).
No task is too small — you understand the impact of an organized workspace, both digital and physical. You know your way around Google Suite, effortlessly handling meeting scheduling, inbox organization and capturing key points in meeting minutes.
If you’re a travel enthusiast yourself, you’ll feel right at home booking trips, researching accommodations and tracking budgets. As Lubo’s right (and left) hand, you’ll be his support across time zones and continents, from Prague to the USA, Bali and beyond.
We Expect You to Have
An exceptional eye for detail and precision
- Proven experience with quick turnarounds and reliable delivery
- A natural ability to read people, understanding their preferences and needs intuitively
- Based in Prague with daily availability to work from our Karlin office
- Flexibility to assist in the evenings and occasionally over weekends
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building connections at all levels
- Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ideally within a tech-driven or startup setting
- Native Czech proficiency with highly advanced English skills or vice versa
Your Role Will Be To
Manage Communications and Scheduling: Oversee email and calendar management, prioritize messages and organize Lubo’s schedule to optimize time and focus.
- Efficient Meeting Coordination: Arrange, prepare and follow up on meetings to ensure outcomes align with goals and maximize productivity.
- Streamline Travel Arrangements: Handle all aspects of travel, from planning and booking to crafting detailed itineraries for a seamless experience.
- Support Podcast Production: Coordinate all facets of podcast scheduling and logistics to facilitate engaging and timely content.
- Expense and Budget Oversight: Track and manage expenses to keep finances organized and transparent.
- Health and Wellness Coordination: Schedule appointments and organize the necessary supplies to support Lubo’s health and fitness goals.
- Property and Asset Maintenance: Take charge of the upkeep of the apartment, vehicles and other essential equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Interview Process
Our interview process is designed to give you a clear picture of what it’s like to be part of STRV and for us to understand how you’ll make an impact. Here’s what you can expect as we get to know each other:
- Let’s Get to Know Each Other – A casual chat with one of our People Partners to dive into your experience and what excites you about the role
- Show Us Your Skills – A test project where you can showcase your approach and how you’d bring your expertise to our team
- Meet the CEO – A conversation with Lubo Smid, to discuss the role, its expectations and daily agenda
Perks & Benefits
We want you to feel at home. Our benefits help make sure that you remain productive, have all the tools you need and stay in great shape both mentally and physically. Here’s what we offer:
- 5 weeks of vacation
- iPhone, MacBook, external display and device accessories
- Phone plan for work and personal use with 50 GB of data
- Dedicated work space, standing desk workstations
- Multisport card (50% contribution)
- 24/7 open Award-winning office, rooftop bar, relaxing zones and sleeping boxes, BBQ grill
- Gym open 24/7 in our Prague office
- Play areas with PS5, Xbox, foosball, pool table, ping-pong, 3D printer
- Daily snacks, fruits, veggies, craft coffee and tea
- Conferences, meetups, online learning resources and workshops to support personal growth
- Individual development plans supported by regular feedback, workshops, team learning and long-term programs such as the Speakers Program, Mentoring Academy, Leadership Academy
- Individual coaching sessions with a certified coach
- Themed events and team buildings to cultivate the spirit of STRV
