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About Direct Access Concierge Recruiting
Where Insider Experience Meets Exceptional Talent
Most recruiters chase résumés.
We build relationships.
Direct Access was founded by career Executive Assistants who know what true partnership looks like — because we’ve lived it. After two decades inside the C-suite at companies including Salesforce, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs, we understand the difference between a good assistant and a transformational one.
Our model bridges the gap between what leaders actually need and what traditional recruiting delivers. We don’t rely on static databases or algorithms — we work through a living, trusted network of Executive, Personal, and Virtual Assistants who’ve been referred, vetted, and proven in high-stakes environments.
BECKY KAAPUNI
Founder, EA Direct Access & The EA Social Club | Sr. Executive Assistant, Salesforce | Author, The Unstoppable EA
With over 20 years supporting executives at Salesforce, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs, Becky Kaapuni is both an active Senior Executive Assistant and a leading voice in the evolution of the EA profession.
As the founder of EA Direct Access, she’s reimagining recruiting through a high-touch concierge model that connects top Executive, Personal, and Virtual Assistants with visionary leaders and founders. Her work is trusted by executives who value confidentiality, precision, and partnership over volume.
Through The EA Social Club and her book The Unstoppable EA, Becky empowers assistants to elevate their impact and reclaim their value as strategic partners. As a speaker and mentor, she’s known for her direct, human approach — bridging the gap between elite leadership and the assistants who make it possible.
My Story
Becky Kaapuni is a fierce advocate for Executive Assistants and a leader of the EA Empowerment. For over two decades, she has navigated the C-suite at giants including Salesforce, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs. But her path to becoming a voice for EA empowerment wasn't linear – it was shaped by a profound personal metamorphosis!
From struggling with addiction and self-doubt to supporting high-level executives in San Francisco, Becky's story embodies the very transformation she now champions in others. By reclaiming control of her future and rebuilding herself from the inside out, she discovered that our greatest limitations are often the ones we place on ourselves.
Becky's mission is simple but powerful: to unlock the vast untapped potential within every EA—empowering them to rise up, claim their worth, and become the CEO of their own lives. This calling led her to found the EA Social Club, which began as a simple dinner series and exploded into a global movement transforming how EAs network, learn, and support one another.
Her innovative spirit extends to EA Direct Access Concierge Recruiting, a groundbreaking approach she created to connect exceptional EA talent with top companies at a fraction of traditional costs. By eliminating unnecessary middlemen and leveraging her extensive professional network, Becky has disrupted the recruiting industry while ensuring both EAs and employers find their perfect match.
Through the EA Social Club, EA Direct Recruiting, and her book, The Unstoppable EA, Becky is revolutionizing how EAs see themselves and their profession. With a dynamic community, mentoring, and fierce advocacy, she's here to ignite Executive Assistants to reshape not just their own futures, but the entire profession. She believes that your network truly is your net worth, and together, you're unstoppable.
Today, Becky shares her experiences and insights to inspire others to break through their own limitations, build powerful professional connections, and create the career they deserve and want. Join the movement!
Insider expertise
Our recruiting foundation is built on firsthand experience as senior Executive Assistants supporting top-tier leaders in tech, venture capital, and investment banking. We understand what excellence looks like because we’ve lived it — and we use that insight to evaluate candidates through an operator’s lens, not a recruiter’s checklist.
Why Clients Choose Our Model
Beyond open applications or LinkedIn searches, we tap into a vetted, referral-driven ecosystem through the EA Social Club, private Slack communities, and direct professional introductions. These relationships give us early access to top-tier candidates before they ever hit the open market.
A private network
Beyond open applications or LinkedIn searches, we tap into a vetted, referral-driven ecosystem through the EA Social Club, private Slack communities, and direct professional introductions. These relationships give us early access to top-tier candidates before they ever hit the open market.
Recognized industry leadership
Our founder and team are active thought leaders shaping modern standards for EA, PA, and VA excellence. From speaking engagements and mentorship networks to published insights, we continuously elevate what “executive support” means — and bring that same rigor to every placement.
Exclusive connections
Years of executive-level collaboration have created a living network of proven performers. We source from circles of assistants already embedded in high-functioning organizations — people who have demonstrated judgment, discretion, and performance under pressure.
The Direct Access Advantage
What makes us different isn’t just who we know — it’s how we work.
Our model gives clients unmatched visibility, control, and quality in the recruiting process:
Access to our curated network
Every candidate we recommend comes from a living, referral-based network of high-performing assistants. We don’t pull from static job boards; we tap into relationships cultivated through executive circles, industry networks, and peer referrals — ensuring you meet talent that’s already proven in demanding environments.
Fixed, transparent fees
No percentage-based placement costs or hidden markups. We use a straightforward, fixed-fee structure that reflects fairness, clarity, and efficiency. You’ll know exactly what you’re investing in — and exactly what you’re getting: high-caliber talent with no ongoing agency overhead.
Direct engagement with candidates
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Complete control over your hiring process
We guide the search, but you retain ownership. From interviews to final decisions, you choose how the process unfolds. We act as advisors, not gatekeepers — giving you both flexibility and structure in selecting the right partner.
Quick turnaround on vetted candidates
Because our sourcing comes from an active professional network, we move fast. Most clients receive a tailored shortlist of vetted, high-performing assistants within one to two weeks — ready to interview and onboard immediately.