Founder & CEO, DonnaPro
Filip Pesek spent more than seven years building delegation systems the hard way: through trial, error, and eventually a complete rethink of how founders should work with assistants. Before DonnaPro, he founded Spark, a marketing agency, and wrote the bestselling book Pisma za Leona.
DonnaPro grew directly from the systems Filip developed for himself, and later shared with the founders and CEOs who kept asking how he managed to work the way he did. He writes about delegation, founder leverage, and building businesses that do not depend on the person at the top holding everything together.
The claim that AI will erase administrative and executive-support roles does not match the labour data. The function is not disappearing - it is being repriced and distributed.
Read more about The White-Collar Repricing Nobody Is HedgingIs hiring a virtual executive assistant worth it for UK founders? We break down the real costs, the ROI, and the honest truth about when it works and when it doesn't.
Read more about Is a Virtual Executive Assistant Worth It? What UK Founders Need to KnowRunning multiple businesses without an EA isn't just harder - it's fundamentally different. Here's how DonnaPro helps founders keep multiple ventures moving without depending on them for everything.
Read more about How founders running multiple ventures use DonnaPro to stay in controlEurope's layoff wave is real. But when founders absorb the work themselves, the hidden cost is far higher than any salary saved. A reality check.
Read more about Europe Is Laying Off Thousands. Someone Still Has to Do the Work.You've audited and transferred low-value tasks. Now what? Learn how to execute the "Fill" phase of the Buyback Loop and invest reclaimed time into 10x strategic growth.
Read more about The CEO’s Growth Engine: How to “Fill” Your Reclaimed Time with High-Impact StrategyHiring an EA for the first time? Our guide covers 5 essential truths about delegation, control, and why it's worth the investment. Read this before you start.
Read more about First-Time Executive Assistant User? Read This Before You Start.Tired of burnout? Discover how we built a deep work remote company based on a no-notification policy and radical ownership. Learn how we empower EAs to thrive.
Read more about The Remote Company That Pays for Deep Work (and Rejects Hustle Culture)Don't just identify low-value tasks - transfer them. Use the 4 C's framework to build scalable Playbooks and successfully delegate to a Virtual Executive Assistant.
Read more about The CEO’s Transfer Blueprint: How to Turn “Danger Zone” Tasks into Scalable PlaybooksStop wasting time! Use our 7-day CEO delegation audit guide to find your Buyback Rate. Pinpoint the exact low-value tasks you must delegate to an executive assistant.
Read more about The CEO’s 7-Day Buyback Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying High- and Low-Value TasksTired of jobs where professional development is just a slogan? Discover a demanding culture built for ambitious EAs where continuous growth isn't a perk-it's the expectation. See if you have what it takes.
Read more about A Workplace Where Growth Isn’t a Perk – It’s the Job DescriptionLearn how to work effectively with an executive assistant. Systems, delegation frameworks, and actionable tips for first-time users and experienced leaders.
Read more about CEO’s Corner: Master The Art Of Working With An Assistant (… so you can get more done in less time)London founders: Learn why you should outsource your executive assistant. Our guide covers cost, talent, and flexibility to help you save 60 hrs/month.
Read more about The London Founder’s Dilemma: Why It’s Time to Outsource Your Executive AssistantStruggling to grow? Discover 7 golden lessons from Dan Martell to buy back your time and scale smarter…
Read more about 7 Golden Concepts from Dan Martell’s “Buy Back Your Time”Feeling the burnout of the solo freelance grind? Learn why elite executive assistants are moving to a supportive agency model that offers stability, community, and a clear career path - without sacrificing freedom. Explore the alternative
Read more about They Loved Freelancing – Until They Found Something BetterLooking for a Virtual Assistant in the Nordics? This guide for CEOs in Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland covers the costs, benefits, and how to save 60 hrs/month.
Read more about It’s Time to Delegate: A CEO’s Guide to a Virtual Assistant in NordicsTransform your leadership with a CEO Virtual Assistant in Europe. Our guide for leaders in France, Spain, NL & Belgium explains how to become a more agile executive.
Read more about The Agile CEO: How an European Virtual Assistant Frees You to LeadDiscover The Step-By-Step Process My Assistant, And I Use To Recover 60 Hours Every Month.
Read more about How to work with an assistant: Discover The Step-By-Step Process My Assistant, And I Use To Recover 60 Hours Every MonthThe best AI note takers for executives in 2026, tested by the DonnaPro team. Why Fathom is our pick, how the rest compare, and the one thing none of them do
Read more about Best AI Note Takers for Executives (2026)Compare the best virtual assistant companies in the UK. EA vs VA services, pricing for 60 hours, management models and where assistants are based, side by side.
Read more about Best Virtual Assistant Companies in the UK (2026 Comparison)Compare virtual assistant companies built for startup founders. See which services offer managed EA support, strategic coverage, and zero management overhead for early-stage CEOs.
Read more about Best Virtual Assistant Companies for Startup Founders & Early-Stage CEOs (2026)Compare reliable virtual executive assistant agencies for CEOs and founders. Evaluate vetting, backup support, security, management, trial terms, and EA quality.
Read more about Most Reliable Virtual Executive Assistant Agencies in 2026Compare offshore VA services with a managed executive assistant agency. See the real cost of offshore support once CEO management time, timezone gaps, quality oversight, and continuity are included.
Read more about Executive Assistant Agency vs. Offshore VA Service: The Real Comparison for CEOsFreelance platform or EA agency? We break down the real costs, hidden overhead, and capability gap - so CEOs and founders can make the right decision in 2026.
Read more about Executive Assistant Agency vs. Freelance Platform: The Real Comparison for CEOsThe real cost of hiring an EA in-house vs. outsourcing through an agency - salary tables for 19 European markets, employer contributions, and a clear verdict. DonnaPro: €2,700/month.
Read more about Outsourced Executive Assistant vs. Hiring In-House: The Real Cost ComparisonWe compared 5 leading virtual assistant services on pricing, talent quality, and executive support. See which service fits your business - from premium EA agencies to affordable admin support.
Read more about Top 5 Virtual Assistant Services in Europe (2026)VA vs EA: Which is right for your business? Compare virtual assistants, remote EAs, and in-house executive assistants. Costs, capabilities, and when to hire each.
Read more about Virtual Assistant vs Executive Assistant: 2026 ComparisonEcommerce founders drown in operations instead of growing the business. An ecommerce executive assistant owns the operational layer. What to delegate, and what it costs.
Read more about Executive Assistant for Ecommerce Founders: What to Delegate & Cost (2026)Practice owners and medical executives are buried in business admin. A healthcare executive assistant handles the operational layer - securely. What to delegate and what it costs.
Read more about Executive Assistant for Healthcare Practices: What to Delegate, Compliance & Cost (2026)A legal executive assistant absorbs inbox, scheduling, intake, and billing admin so you bill more and coordinate less. What to delegate, how confidentiality works, and cost.
Read more about Executive Assistant for Law Firms: What to Delegate, Confidentiality & Cost (2026)A real estate executive assistant takes transaction coordination, listing admin, and lead follow-up off your plate so you can list and close. What to delegate, when, and cost.
Read more about Executive Assistant for Real Estate: What to Delegate, When to Hire & Cost (2026)Offshore, nearshore, EU-based, or onshore? Compare where to base your executive assistant on timezone, cost, data security, and quality - and how to decide.
Read more about Where Should Your Executive Assistant Be Based? Offshore vs Nearshore vs EU (2026)A founder's guide to building standard operating procedures with AI - so you can hand work over without it falling apart. Steps, what to document first, and the catch.
Read more about How to Build SOPs With AI So You Can Finally DelegateThe AI stack worth running as a founder in 2026 - email, meetings, scheduling, research - and the honest limit where AI stops and a human executive assistant wins.
Read more about AI for Founders: The Tools That Save You Time (And Where You Still Need a Human)Will AI replace executive assistants? No - it replaces tasks, not the role. Here is what AI genuinely takes over, what stays human, and how the EA role is evolving.
Read more about Will AI Replace Executive Assistants? The Honest 2026 AnswerHow to hire a virtual assistant in Europe - country-by-country costs, cross-border legal considerations, and why European-based VAs outperform offshore alternatives for EU and UK businesses.
Read more about How to Hire a Virtual Assistant in Europe: A Guide for Business LeadersHow to hire a virtual assistant in the UK: a step-by-step process covering costs, legal considerations and what to look for. Includes an in-house vs outsourced cost comparison using real UK data.
Read more about How to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the UK: A Complete Guide for Business LeadersChief of staff vs executive assistant - scope, salary, and when to hire each. UK salary data, a side-by-side comparison table, and a decision framework for founders and leaders.
Read more about Chief of Staff vs Executive Assistant: Which Role Does Your Business Actually Need?See how an executive assistant can manage inbox, calendar, travel, meeting prep, and follow-ups as one operating system for busy CEOs and founders.
Read more about Inbox, Calendar & Travel Management for CEOs: The Executive Assistant Operating SystemA complete breakdown of what an executive assistant does - core duties, day-to-day tasks, the skills behind them, and which responsibilities to delegate first.
Read more about What Does an Executive Assistant Do? The Complete List of Tasks & ResponsibilitiesLearn how to hire an AI-trained executive assistant. Compare AI-enabled EA workflows for inbox, calendar, research, meeting prep, travel, and reporting.
Read more about AI-Trained Executive Assistants: How to Hire an EA Already Trained on AI ToolsUse this 12-point CEO checklist to choose an executive assistant agency. Compare vetting, onboarding, quality management, pricing, trial terms, and backup support.
Read more about How to Choose an Executive Assistant Agency: 12-Point CEO ChecklistA top-tier virtual executive assistant in Germany costs €8,460/month fully loaded once employer contributions are included. See the full cost breakdown for German CEOs and founders.
Read more about How Much Does a Virtual Executive Assistant Cost in Germany?Not sure if you're ready to hire an EA? This guide gives founders a clear framework - including the specific signals, the stage that matters, and when to wait.
Read more about When to Hire an Executive Assistant: A Founder’s Guide to Knowing You’re ReadyWhat does a virtual executive assistant actually cost in the UK? Salary data, agency fees, and a full cost comparison - so you can make the right decision.
Read more about How Much Does a Virtual Executive Assistant Cost in the UK?Advanced delegation frameworks for CEOs and founders. Learn what to delegate, how to delegate effectively, and avoid common mistakes that limit your growth.
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Read more about How Much Does an Executive Assistant Cost? (2026 Guide)What is a C-level executive assistant? Learn what they do, what they cost, and how to hire one. Salary data for 30+ countries. Guide for CEOs & founders.
Read more about C-Level Executive Assistant: What CEOs Need to Know (2026)Learn how an executive assistant to the CEO transforms leadership effectiveness. Duties, skills, costs, and how to hire the right EA for your business.
Read more about Executive Assistant to CEO: The Complete Guide (2026)A top-tier virtual executive assistant in Switzerland costs CHF 11,389/month fully loaded. See the full cost breakdown for Swiss CEOs and founders across all cantons.
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