Mazeka Labs — Confident, Systematic Hiring for High-Leverage Executives

🎯 Purpose of This Guide

This guide gives you:

• The exact questions to ask
• The follow‑up probes to reveal real skill
• The signals to listen for
• A structure that mirrors the VEA Scorecard perfectly

It ensures every interview is run at the same high standard—clear, consistent, and objective.

🧩 1. Core Experience

1.1 Executive Support & Operations Background

Ask:

“Walk me through the most senior executive you’ve supported. What did you own day‑to‑day?”

Probes:

• “What decisions did you make independently?”
• “What did that executive rely on you most for?”
• “How did your responsibilities expand over time?”

Signals:

• Comfort supporting founders/CEOs