About Ellen McDermott
I provide senior-level executive support to founders and leadership teams, with extensive experience supporting start-ups from ground zero through growth and scaling. My background spans fast-paced industries including biotechnology, finance, and crypto, where discretion, sound judgment, and operational rigor are essential. I’ve partnered closely with CEOs, Board Members, CFOs, and General Counsels, and I bring five years of experience in people operations as a Human Resources Business Partner, overseeing the full employee lifecycle. Alongside hands-on executive support, I’ve led and managed teams of Executive Assistants and Office Managers, helping build strong, aligned administrative functions. I’m known for my thoughtful, steady approach and my ability to anticipate needs, connect the dots, and create structure in complex environments—serving as a trusted, human-centered extension of leadership across both executive and people operations.