Startups grow fast and so does the chaos. Founders end up managing emails, scheduling calls, sending invoices, handling customer support, and chasing follow-ups. That’s where Ataraxis comes in.
We help early-stage and growth-stage companies hire a Virtual Assistant for Startups to streamline operations, handle routine tasks, and keep the business moving without overloading your core team. Whether you’re pre-seed or post-Series A, we’ll match you with a Startup Virtual Assistant who can plug into your workflow on day one.
George reached out to me on LinkedIn, and while I rarely respond to cold outreach offering services, his approach felt thoughtful and genuine, so I decided to explore what his firm had to offer. We’ve been considering offshore talent for several years but hadn’t made the leap, as we hadn’t found the right offshore partner. Recently, we started working with Ataraxis, and it’s been a fantastic experience—they quickly sourced an exceptional contractor for our recruiting team and ran a smooth, efficient process from start to finish.
I was pretty hesitant about hiring people offshore, but had a fantastic experience working with Ataraxis to hire a virtual recruiter for my business. They connected me with Anabel, who’s based in the Philippines and has been incredible—she’s extremely hard-working, quick to learn, and always brings a great attitude to her work. Now I’m thinking about how I can build a team around her.
The entire process with Ataraxis has been seamless, and they regularly check in to make sure I’m happy with the service they’ve provided. It’s clear they truly care about their clients’ success. I highly recommend Ataraxis to anyone looking to grow their team with quality talent!
Highly Recommend!
I had the absolute pleasure of working with George, and I can confidently say that his expertise and guidance have been game-changing for my business. On our first conversation, George provided clear, actionable strategies tailored to my recruitment challenges. His deep industry knowledge, tested outreach methods, and data-driven approach set him apart.
If you’re a recruiter or business owner looking for expert-level guidance on client acquisition, outreach, and recruitment processes, I highly recommend working with George. His advice is practical, results-driven, and delivered with professionalism and genuine care for your success.
Thank you, George, for your time, insights, and the motivation to push forward with confidence!
I made a hire through Ataraxis a few months ago.
As it goes in any hiring process, when you meet the right person, you know immediately. I knew when I met the 5th candidate that she’d be the one.
3 weeks into her job she had a fundamental mastery of her own responsibilities. 2 weeks later, she assumed a whole new set of responsibilities on top of that. And now she’s a fully integrated part of my team.
10/10 will work with Ataraxis again.
George and his team did a fantastic job placing a Talent Sourcer on my team. She’s smart, communicates well, works diligently, and is a self-starter. Bonus points, her background (10 years!) is in an industry directly adjacent to ours. As such, she was able to catch on extremely fast and onboarding her was a breeze. My only gripe is that I wish I had taken this on sooner. Thanks Ataraxis!
George has been a great help throughout this process, which was new to us. His team sourced some great candidates for us to choose from, and we are really happy with our hire. George has also conducted regular check-ins and follow-ups. He is happy to share his personal insights and experience around structuring the job description, onboarding, and getting the best out of this recruitment process. I would definitely recommend George and his business for VA solutions.
Startup teams are lean by design, but limited bandwidth slows execution. Founders spend hours in their inbox, coordinating calendars, fixing minor ops issues, or managing customer queries, which takes valuable time away from strategy, growth, and product development.
Hiring full-time ops staff too early drains runway. Doing it all yourself delays traction.
Sort messages, book investor calls, confirm user interviews, and keep the team’s time organized.
Handle incoming inquiries, resolve common issues, and escalate to your product or success team when needed.
Update lead data, log outreach, and keep pipelines clean for sales or fundraising.
Schedule posts, monitor replies, and help engage your early users across Twitter, LinkedIn, or Discord.
Manage task trackers, follow up on deadlines, and keep internal tools like Notion or Asana up to date.
Join Zooms, take detailed notes, and send clear recaps with next steps to keep things moving.
Track expenses, send invoices, manage vendor payments, and help your finance lead stay on top of the numbers.
Collect competitor intel, compile investor lists, gather market data, and format reports for easy review.
Screen resumes, schedule interviews, and support your hiring pipeline without slowing down product.
Support your day-to-day tasks across operations, marketing, customer service, and admin to help your business run smoother.
Track expenses, reconcile records, and provide organized reporting so you stay financially clear and compliant.
Handle higher-level support like inbox management, calendar coordination, travel booking, and project follow-ups for founders and CEOs.
Oversee online marketing efforts, including paid ads, SEO, email campaigns, and content strategy to help grow your online presence and lead generation.
Manage scheduling, data entry, document formatting, and other routine office tasks that keep operations running efficiently.
Research prospects, build targeted outreach lists, and handle initial email or LinkedIn outreach to keep your sales pipeline full and active.
Virtual Administrative Assistant with MBA and 8 years of experience in healthcare, finance, and HR
Virtual Executive Assistant with MBA and 9 years of experience in marketing, accounting, and professional services
Virtual Assistant with Master’s degree and 8 years of experience in finance, software, and consulting
Virtual Secretary with MBA and 12 years of experience in manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality
We place VAs who understand the fast-paced, resource-light world of startups. They move quickly, think critically, and adapt fast.
No hourly billing. One consistent rate covers sourcing, training, oversight, and even replacements if needed.
Most VAs work during U.S. business hours to stay in sync with your team’s schedule.
Every VA signs confidentiality agreements and works through secure, trackable systems.
Our VAs are experienced with Slack, Notion, Asana, Airtable, HubSpot, Intercom, Canva, QuickBooks, and more.
Whether you’re early-stage or scaling quickly, hiring a Virtual Assistant for Startups gives your team the support it needs without breaking your burn rate.
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A Startup Virtual Assistant is a full-time remote teammate who plugs into your email, chat, project apps, and CRM to handle repeatable admin, ops, and outreach work, giving founders more bandwidth for product and growth.
Absolutely. VAs work from clear SOPs but can shift priorities as your roadmap changes. If you need extra hands before a launch, we can add another VA within days and dial back later.
Every assistant signs an NDA, completes privacy training, works over encrypted connections, and uses role-based logins with two-factor authentication.
You can spin up an additional dedicated VA in a few days to handle the surge, then scale back when the milestone passes. Each assistant is full-time with a predictable monthly fee.
Hiring a startup virtual assistant saves money compared to having full-time office staff. This lets you and your team focus more on growing your business and doing what you do best.
Great virtual assistants for startups often come from countries and regions like the Philippines, South Africa, Latin America, East Africa, and Eastern Europe. These countries are known for their skilled workers who speak fluent English and have strong work ethics.
Yes! At Ataraxis, your virtual assistant will match your local time zone, making teamwork easy and smooth.
US-based startup virtual assistants usually cost $25 to $50 per hour. Ataraxis offers MBA-level, full-time startup virtual assistants starting at just $11 per hour. This means you get great help for up to 70% less.
We keep your information safe by using secure VPN connections, regular monitoring, and privacy agreements signed by every virtual assistant.
Payments are easy and secure with Stripe. We also promise 100% satisfaction – if you’re not happy, we’ll fix it right away.
Ataraxis only offers full-time virtual assistants because they provide more consistent help, become part of your team, and show greater commitment.
Ataraxis uses software to monitor your assistant’s activities, ensuring they are always working efficiently and staying productive.
It’s best to set up clear communication methods right from the start. You can use popular tools like Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom, or email, based on what works best for you.
Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. If you’re not happy, we’ll quickly address the issue and find you a better match, or issue a prorated refund if needed.
Great communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethics, time zone alignment, work from home readiness, and problem solving skills. We carefully choose assistants based on their skills, experience, availability, and special abilities to make sure they match your business needs.
Yes! Many businesses find virtual assistants deliver even better quality work, especially for specialized tasks.
Paying very low rates, like $2-3 per hour, usually means getting less skilled workers and lower quality work. Ataraxis offers affordable assistants who are highly skilled.
It usually takes 1-2 weeks to get your virtual assistant fully onboarded and familiar with your business, ensuring you work well together from the very beginning.
