WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
3 Hours. One Real Skill.
A Certificate You Earned.
- Discover what a Startup Office Manager actually does — and why startups are desperate to hire one right now
- See exactly what the role pays: $120K to $140K+ in Silicon Valley, often with stock options
- Hear the real stories of women just like you — admins, EAs, and HR professionals — who made the leap
- Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work inside an early-stage tech startup
- Practice one real SOM skill — Startup Onboarding — in a live, hands-on activity
- Walk away with a Certificate of Completion and a crystal-clear next step
You Already Do This Work. Now Get Paid Like It!
SOM Jumpstart Certification Training
The Startup Operations Jumpstart Certificate is a free, 3-hour live virtual program that shows Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Admins, Bookkeepers, and HR Generalists exactly how to step into one of Silicon Valley's most in-demand — and most overlooked — roles.
- Executive Assistants who want more scope and higher compensation
- Office Managers ready to move from task-taker to strategic operator
- Admin Assistants feeling under-utilized and under-paid
- Bookkeepers and Finance Admins who thrive in fast-moving environments
- HR Generalists who want to apply their skills in a startup setting List item one
Saturday April 25 , 2026
At 11:00 AM PDT
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MEET THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THE LEAP
"I had no startup experience. I did not know if I was ready. What I found was a role where I actually mattered — and an equity stake that changed my financial future." ~Kateryna
"From day one, I had direct access to leadership. My ideas were heard. In a big company, I was invisible. Here, I was essential." ." ~Sandy
"A10% raise built in at one year. I came from exactly where many of you are sitting right now." ~Ashley
This certification is designed for
- Executive Assistants who want more scope and higher compensation
- Office Managers ready to move from task-taker to strategic operator
- Administrative Assistants feeling under-utilized and under-paid
- Bookkeepers and Accountants who thrive in fast-moving environments
- HR Generalists who want to apply their skills in a startup setting
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
- Certificate of Completion — A Startup Operations Jumpstart Certificate — emailed to you within 72 hours
- One Real Skill — The Startup Onboarding framework: How to set up a new hire's first 30 days in any startup
- A Career Roadmap — Clarity on the SOM role, the Academy path, and exactly what your next step looks like
- Community — Access to a growing network of ambitious operations professionals making the same move
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need any startup experience? No. This program is designed for both, people who are new to startups and want to understand the opportunity as well as those with some experience. Zero prerequisites.
Q: Is this really free? Yes — completely free. The only thing we will share at the end is how to continue your training to become a Startup Office Manager, if that feels like the right next step for you.
Q: What if I cannot attend live? We will invite to another future session.
Q: Will I get a real certificate? Yes. A personalized Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you within 24 hours of attending the live session.
Q: What is SOM Academy? SOM Academy is VentureOps.ai's full Startup Office Manager training and placement program. Graduates earn $120K–$140K+ in Silicon Valley tech startups. We will share more at the end of the session — no pressure.
Q: How is this different from a regular webinar? A: You will actually do something. This is not a lecture. At the two-hour mark, you will participate in a live skill activity — practicing what a Startup Office Manager does on Day 1 with a new hire. You will feel the difference and receive a new skill.