Office Hours

Often when you think of someone who is doing a STEM major you think engineer. However a STEM degree doesn’t have to have such a narrow path. During this interview, we discuss how you can navigate different career experiences and significant pivots with Ajmere Dale, Chief Accounting Officer at Block. He as you might of guessed started out as an engineer and ended up as an accountant. Where will you...

Have you ever felt like it’s impossible to find a job that you are passionate about and you have the skills to do? Sekou Kaalund, the EVP of Consumer and Business Banking at US Bank, shares how he aligned his skillset to a role that fulfilled his passion, offering a guide on how to do the same. He discusses why technical skills alone aren’t sufficient, the importance of engaging in more than just...

Finding your passion, trusting your mentors, and paying it forward are three key components to success. Listen to Amit Patel, the managing director at Owl Ventures, and John Azubuike, the former Vice President at Owl Ventures, speak about a wide range of topics that are relevant to any student listening today. Beginning your early career by finding your footing in a passion of yours and leaning on...

Have you ever wondered about what obstacles you might face when joining a tech company? Or ever worried that your success is only temporary? Jocelyn Goldfein, the Managing Director at Zetta Venture Partners, is here to tell you that taking advantage of opportunities and forming relationships will actually benefit you more in the long run than current accomplishments. She speaks from experience bui...

“Careers aren’t linear—they’re a series of J-curves” is how Mandell Crawley, the CHRO of Morgan Stanley, helped us think through what to expect once we transition to professional life. And we thought it was the perfect analogy because in today’s world you’ve got to be constantly improving. We’ll also chat about taking smart risks, pushing through the dip, and building stamina for the 3 a.m. doubts...

Being open to new opportunities, getting exposure, and taking on new assignments. These are all things which helped propel Verizon’s Eric Nagy from Engineer to Managing Director. In this interview, he shares advice on building a network and finding a mentor, and has lots to share about how to get ahead early on. We also get into the potential of 5G and developments in IT, as well as how his organi...

Through effectively growing and adapting, navigating transitions from a small town to New York, and building connections in unfamiliar industries, Debut Capital's Pilar Johnson has been able to co-found a successful venture capital firm that aims to shape the future into the revolutionary world it's meant to be. In this interview, she shares her insights and perspectives on the various r...

David's unwavering dedication, boundless passion, and meticulous approach have allowed him to seamlessly merge his passion for music with his expertise in venture capital. Prepare to be enthralled as David shares his profound insights in this interview. Discover his invaluable advice on cultivating a purposeful and influential network, harnessing the power of mentorship at every stage of your...

Sola Winley, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the MLS, joins us today to speak about the importance of establishing a strong and diverse Network. We also spoke with him about taking control over one's circumstances with a change in mindset, and the importance of not being afraid to chase new opportunities to do things that you enjoy. With gems like his five part plan being dropped thr...

How has the gender divide in the entrepreneurial space changed over the past 20 years? Although awareness has spread, female founders actually receive fewer venture dollars now than 20 years ago. Join us with Jenny Abramson, the Founder and Managing Partner of Rethink Impact, as she speaks about the gender divide women founders and venture capitalists face as well as how they can proactively addre...

Do you want to study abroad or work in a foreign country? Perhaps you’re looking for a diverse, international career to get exposure to different economies and cultures. This was the goal of Intel’s Chief Commercial Officer Christoph Schell, who has built an extensive career in sales, management and technology working on 6 continents. He shares the adaptability he gained while working around the w...

If you're anything like us, you hear people talking about venture capital all the time, but have very little idea of what it really means. If that sounds like you then come listen to Ashley Aydin, an Investor at Vamos Ventures, as she shares more specifically what venture capital is and how she uncovered her passion for supporting diverse founders. In this discussion, Ashley will also detail...

It's easy to learn things when sitting in a college classroom, but how can that culture of continuous learning continue into the real world? Hear Koen Deryckere, COO at Accenture, share his tips on how to be a life-long learner. From Accenture's client-focused culture to Koen's advice on how students can succeed after graduation, this conversation is pure gold! #promazo #reallifemba...

Tariq’s unwavering dedication, boundless curiosity, and meticulous approach has allowed him to seamlessly transition from various leadership positions at McKinsey, Caesar’s Entertainment, Google, and Bumble. Hear Tariq share his profound insights about all the different components of his career journey in this interview. Discover his invaluable advice on cultivating skill sets within school and wo...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Freed, Co-Managing Partner at GSV Ventures, as he shares his remarkable career journey in the realms of EdTech and venture capital. From his early days in journalism to his experiences at Google and ultimately finding his place in EdTech and venture capital, Adam’s unwavering dedication, boundless curiosity, and consistent drive have propelled him to...

Finding and staying true to your passion can be a difficult task with how quickly industries are evolving. Chris Marty, the former Operating Partner at Unusual Ventures, is passionate about efficient, candidate-first recruiting, and a big believer in the value of the start-up journey and its potential to yield transformative experiences both personally and professionally. In this interview, Chris...

With so much tech talent out there, how can I stand out? Well If you take out of Cynthia Stoddard's book, you should be just fine. The CIO of Adobe offers meaningful knowledge on her keys to success, words of advice for women in STEM, and also how we can all maximize our careers. Throughout the discussion you can also see how her empathy, experimentation, and knowledge of the field come to li...

Are you pursuing a career because you want to change the world or because you want financial stability? This is one of the questions Kunal Anand, the former CTO of Imperva, had to ask himself when he began his career journey back in 2004. Early in his career Kunal decided that he was going to go to bed each night being led by the motivation that he wants to change the world and be a part of someth...

Kathy Krenger, former Chief Communications Officer at Kraft- Heinz, has left her mark in every organization and agency she has worked with. Whether it was her establishment of two new agencies with Edelman or her return to Hyatt Hotels after a 22 year break. Kathy has had quite the career journey within communications. In this interview, she emphasizes the power of trust and how maintaining relati...

In this interview we sit down with Saba Karim, the former Director of Startup Pipeline for TechStars and a former Advisor for TechStars Rising Star fund. In a world that seems to be ever more focused on the individual, Saba is a breath of fresh air in the way that he is willing to help others. In this interview we get into his time in college at the University of Melbourne and walk through his pat...

Are you a student from a more isolated college town? Are you introverted? Or does networking seem to be a difficult and unnatural process for you? Most importantly, are you worried about always having to follow a "traditional path"? Join us as we have an intriguing conversation with Carrie Nedrow, the former Vice President of Information Technology at Headspace Health, about the importan...

Being open-minded, inquisitive, and focused on your individual career path are three things that helped Bessemer Venture Partner's former Investor, Aleeza Hashmi, become one of the top VC investors. In this interview, Aleeza shares her advice about switching majors in college, working at differently-sized companies, the value of a pre-MBA internship, and getting your foot in the door with VC&...

The future of the business world is becoming more and more integrated with technology, meaning we as students have to keep up with it. In this interview, we touch on a variety of topics to help you understand the direction the field is steering today, from what companies want to see in their candidates to how they're building a comfortable and accepting workplace. We'll also explore what...

Coca-Cola has been successful for years, mainly thanks to the unique marketing campaigns, global business efforts, and impactful relationship with consumers creates and maintains. Listen to John Murphy, the CFO of Coca-Cola, shed light onto the company's success, growth, and culture, as well as key qualities that students should focus on before entering the workforce during this intriguing di...

After studying engineering throughout her undergraduate education, Suruchi Sharma is now a leader of strategy and analytics at T- Mobile. Suruchi's career journey highlights the idea that your undergraduate education does not define the rest of your career. She emphasizes the fact that versatility and being able to combine the skills you have learned is extremely valuable to employers. Suruch...