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How Gibson Biddle got the job as VP Product at Netflix

Gibson Biddle | LinkedIN Here is Gibson Biddle story in his own words How I found my job as VP Product at Netflix after a two-year sabbatical In late 2004 after a two-year break, I began a job search. My time-off left me “rusty” and companies were wary about whether I was ready to work […]

My story starting as a product manager at Microsoft Word to becoming an Operating Partner at Costanoa Ventures

How was your University time? I landed at Stanford thinking I wanted to be a communications major so I could be a TV anchor but soon realized there were far more interesting things to study while there. I wound up majoring in Political Science when a professor pointed out I was three-quarters of the way […]

My career leading Clinical Research and Data Analytics

My career leading Clinical Research and Data Analytics How was your University time? I loved all of my undergrad, graduate and post-doctoral studies. In high school,  I was a bit of an oddity as I had a double major in math and also minored in art. In college I published a pencil sketch in a […]

By calling out my multiple professional identities in my job applications, I have become a stronger applicant: Sarabeth Berk, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Have you ever felt as though no one understands what you do?  You have a bunch of talents (some might even say too many), yet you find you have to compartmentalize and prioritize them because your boss, your coworkers, or your clients don’t see how they all fit together.  You feel like you have to […]

My career lessons leading Product management teams at VMware, Cisco and HP

A Quick Guide to the Product Management Team From Chemistry to Clouds is a bit of an odd name for a blog, right? And yet, these four words truly embody the spirit of my journey. Having recently left the big company corporate world after a few decades of moving through different technologies, business models, and […]

“If you want a career, apply to a company where you can find a mentor who will help you achieve your career goals” says Aliza Sherman,CEO of Ellementa, Inc.

How to achieve career goals How was your University time? I went to three different colleges. First, I was studying Fashion Merchandising at a small college but found I wasn’t very talented at design and was gravitating more toward liberal arts classes. So I transferred to a large, well-respected university in a small town and […]

“Make sure you pay attention to your non-verbal’s – walk tall, make eye contact, smile, nod, engage” says James Caan

Thanks James Caan for taking time to talk to us. Can you please tell us more about your University time? James Caan: University was a great experience for me, especially the fact that I experienced it at age 42. It gave me an opportunity to know what I’d missed out on in my early years. […]

How I fell in love with technology and found my unique career journey

Story: My career with technology In my final year of high school, I was utterly confused about what to do next. All I knew was that I was good at math, and that allowed me to explore and enjoy different fields at university. My dad suggested, “why not Computer Science?”. The field was beginning to […]

“If you’re looking for a job in advertising, strive to combine your Right Brain creativity with Left Brain data” says Jessica,CEO of Hawthorne

Why did you seek out a career in the advertising industry?  Patience has never been my strong suit, so finding a career that allows me to see immediate results was a natural fit for me. Advertising provides the best of both worlds – a perfect combination of working directly with clients and leveraging creativity. The […]

“Be yourself, and always stay true to your values” says Anne Gretland, CEO of FotoWare

“Be yourself, and always stay true to your values” says Anne Gretland, CEO of FotoWare We spend most of our time at work, so when you chose a job and a career, make sure it is meaningful and fulfilling. Don’t worry about your friends or family or what is expected of you, or what everybody […]

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