Ep14: working at at Unicorn Start-Up

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast Ep14: Working at a Unicorn Start-Up, host Nicky Christmas is joined by Fiona Hurst, Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer at SThree. Before stepping into her current role, Fiona built her career at Airbnb during its rapid rise as a global unicorn start-up, and in this conversation, she shares the highs, challenges, and lessons learned from that unique experience.

Throughout The EA Campus Podcast Ep14: Working at a Unicorn Start-Up, Fiona reflects on what it was like to be inside Airbnb’s Paris office during such a pivotal time in the company’s growth. From navigating the fast-paced change to managing uncertainty and evolving processes, her stories highlight the resilience, adaptability, and creativity that Assistants must bring to fast-growth environments.

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Listeners of The EA Campus Podcast Ep14: Working at a Unicorn Start-Up will hear how Fiona applied those lessons to her current role at SThree, where she continues to bring strategic thinking, problem-solving, and calm under pressure to her executive partnership.

By the end of The EA Campus Podcast Ep14: Working at a Unicorn Start-Up, you’ll understand not just what it’s like to work in a unicorn start-up environment, but also how those skills translate into long-term career success as an Executive Assistant. Fiona’s journey is proof that no matter how chaotic or high-pressure the environment, there are always transferable lessons to help you grow.

Whether you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes world of a unicorn company or simply looking for inspiration to handle fast-paced change, The EA Campus Podcast Ep14: Working at a Unicorn Start-Up will leave you with practical strategies and the confidence to thrive in any environment.