| Persona | Boldly | |
| Vetting Process | Multi-stage vetting for skills, judgment, communication, and fit | Experience-based vetting, typically requiring 10–15 years* |
| Applicant Volume | Average of 171,000+ per month over the last 6 months | Not publicly disclosed* |
| Talent Sourcing | 98+ countries | North America and Europe* |
| Matching Process | Personalized matching based on your goals and work style | Speed-based matching via discovery call and approval* |
| Support Scope | Admin, operations, finance, marketing, customer success, and more | Primarily EA roles, but can perform a range of support services* |
| Flexibility | Flexible month-to-month contracts | Subscription plans, changes allowed at any time* |
| Business Fit | Provides long-term support to fast-scaling teams | Fits executives needing support from US-based staff* |
| Management Overhead | Low lift for clients; we handle all admin and HR management | Managed by Boldly; clients oversee day-to-day tasks* |
Why Top Companies Choose Persona Over Boldly
Not all talent services are created equal. Here's why businesses that value quality, flexibility, and world-class talent trust Persona over Boldly.
1. Higher-Caliber Talent
Persona Talent rigorously selects exceptional applicants worldwide — not just experienced, but exceptional.
Boldly focuses on experience and has not publicly disclosed their acceptance rate on their website.
2. Global Reach
Persona sources from 98+ countries, giving you broader time zone coverage, languages, and specializations.
In comparison, Boldly staffs from North America and Europe.
3. Smarter Matching
Persona doesn’t just send the first available team member; we tailor every match based on your exact needs, working style, and business goals.
We believe this personalization is crucial to a successful, long-lasting partnership.
4. True Flexibility
Persona offers simple, flexible month‑to‑month agreements so you can scale up or down as needed.
In comparison, Boldly uses subscription plans based on monthly hours.
5. Broader Expertise
Persona hires elite talent across operations, finance, marketing, customer service, project management, HR, and more.
Boldly provides executive assistants who can perform a range of support services.
6. Smarter Staffing Model
Persona combines elite vetting, global access, and flexibility — built for modern, fast‑moving companies.
We provide the elite talent you need, exactly when you need it, with the flexibility to adapt as you grow.
Why Persona Is The Best Choice
If you’re looking for elite, global talent, greater flexibility, broader expertise, and a smarter, more modern approach to remote staffing, Persona is the clear choice.
Persona delivers world-class global talent: flexible, highly skilled, and tailored to exactly what your business needs.
If you’re serious about scaling smarter, working faster, and building a team that actually moves the needle, Persona isn’t just the better choice — it’s the only choice.
Work with the best. Get started with Persona today.
How Persona Works
Tell us which roles you need to fill.
No two businesses are the same, so we start with a quick, focused chat to understand exactly what you need. From there, our team takes what we've learned and gets to work finding the right fit.
Meet your perfect match.
Once we understand your needs, we'll match you with a candidate that fits the bill. You'll have a chance to meet them before making any decisions—so you can be sure they're the right person for the job.
Get started with new team members.
You've found the right fit—now we'll manage the details behind the scenes so your team member is ready to start adding value from day one.