By: Travis Mane
In the ever-evolving landscape of executive support, leadership, and neurodivergence, few voices command attention quite like Eryn Anitavi. As the CEO and Founder of Sapphire Partners, she has built a career out of transforming the way visionary leaders operate, blending strategy, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to empowering neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Her work extends beyond Sapphire Partners through The Sapphire Academy—a pioneering educational curriculum designed to elevate executive support to new heights. Now, with a strong push into public speaking, she is determined to reshape conversations around leadership, neurodivergence, and the indispensable role of executive support in today’s fast-paced world.
Anitavi’s journey into entrepreneurship began early. By ten, she had already cultivated a business mindset, and by sixteen, she had co-founded her first legitimate company. Sapphire Partners, her fifth venture, was born out of a simple yet transformative moment in 2018 when she was asked if she could spare five hours a week to assist a business owner. That single “yes” evolved into a full-scale managed service, redefining how leaders navigate administrative and executive challenges. Recognizing that even ten hours of strategic support could mean the difference between burnout and success, she dedicated herself to developing a business that allows visionaries to work in their brilliance without being bogged down by operational strain.
Despite the accolades and milestones, Anitavi’s journey has been far from seamless. Like any leader forging a new path, she has encountered the full spectrum of challenges: financial hardships, hiring missteps, operational failures, and moments of gut-wrenching realization that tested her resilience. There was the day she was processing payroll for eight employees when the weight of responsibility truly sank in—these were livelihoods in her hands. There were times when money ran out, when the company faced unexpected collapses, and when trust was misplaced in individuals whose deceit cost her tens of thousands of dollars. Yet, with every setback came a lesson, and with every lesson came a renewed determination to refine, adapt, and push forward. One of her profound realizations was the distinction between delegation and abdication—understanding that leadership requires balance, not relinquishment of control.
What sets Anitavi apart is not just her business acumen but her deep understanding of neurodivergence in leadership. She firmly believes that neurodivergent entrepreneurs should not only be accommodated but actively empowered. Sapphire Partners specializes in working with leaders who think differently, offering customized executive support solutions that integrate AI, automation, and human expertise. With over 250 service options and a predictive energy management algorithm in development, her company’s approach is as forward-thinking as the clients it serves. The proprietary Clarity Matrix—a strategic goal-setting framework—has already begun to make waves, with Anitavi envisioning it as the next major system for executive growth and business scaling.
Her philosophy is clear: leadership never gets easier; it just becomes more public. That perspective, combined with her commitment to radical transparency, has made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader. She challenges the outdated norms of executive support, advocating for venture capital and angel investors to mandate executive support hires as a condition for funding. In her view, a visionary founder without structured support is like a high-performance vehicle without a driver—full of potential but destined for avoidable crashes.
Anitavi’s career is studded with defining moments that showcase both her tenacity and her ability to navigate complex professional landscapes. From selling a business at nineteen to securing and turning down an investor when the vision no longer aligned, her path has been marked by bold decisions. She has presented graduates from The Sapphire Academy with their hard-earned certificates, defended herself against false claims, transitioned her team from contractors to full-time employees, and even been invited to exclusive industry events where her reputation preceded her. Her experiences, from roller derby endurance skates to steampunk society gatherings and screenplay pitch festivals in L.A., add an unexpected but telling dimension to her leadership style—she embraces challenge, thrives on creativity, and refuses to let fear dictate her path.
Her guiding principles are woven into her leadership ethos: Build a life you don’t need a vacation from. Work in your brilliance. Your team is your most important client. These aren’t just catchy phrases; they are the foundation of her approach to business and leadership. She understands that great leaders don’t operate in isolation. They require strategic, adaptive support, and they must foster a culture where delegation is an asset rather than a necessity born of overwhelm.
Looking ahead, Anitavi’s ambitions are as expansive as her entrepreneurial track record. She envisions Sapphire Partners extending its reach to neurodivergent leaders worldwide, The Sapphire Academy training the next generation of executive support professionals, and an entirely new venture—Sapphire Technologies—spearheading AI-driven tools designed for optimized productivity. The dream doesn’t stop at business growth. A European retreat center, dubbed the Sapphire Castle, stands as a future goal—offering a space where her team and clients can step away from the daily grind to realign with their vision and strategy.
Beyond business, she is deeply invested in youth empowerment, mentoring students in business administration and preparing them for leadership roles of their own. With additional projects waiting for the right moment to unfold—including ventures in revitalizing dying malls, virtual reality, screenwriting, and traffic innovation—her entrepreneurial spirit shows no sign of slowing down.
Eryn Anitavi’s journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of strategic support. In an era where burnout is the norm and visionary leaders are often left to navigate chaos alone, she offers a compelling alternative—one where structure, neurodivergence, and brilliance converge to create something extraordinary. As she steps further onto the global stage, her mission remains unwavering: to ensure that no leader abandons their vision and no visionary feels like they are too much. The world needs bold ideas, and she is determined to help bring them to life.
Published by Mark V.
