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Corporate Strategy and Startup Experience
13:34 - 16:49 (03:15)
The speaker discusses his experience working in corporate strategy and how it can be like doing all the jobs of a startup CEO without the upside. The lack of direct reports initially allows for freedom and lack of oversight, but as you progress into the job, you become pulled into a variety of responsibilities.
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A new strategy guy describes the energy surrounding an acquisition and how he's not as jaded as the incumbents.
13:34 - 14:37 (01:03)
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A new strategy guy describes the energy surrounding an acquisition and how he's not as jaded as the incumbents. There's a Kool-Aid moment where everyone is excited about milestones to be hit.
ChapterCorporate Strategy and Startup Experience
EpisodeSPECIAL: The Tools in the Solo Creator Toolbox
PodcastMy First Million
The transition to a leadership role in big companies can be challenging, as it often involves doing all the jobs of a startup CEO without the same level of upside, but working on projects of personal interest can provide a certain amount of freedom and lack of oversight.
14:37 - 16:49 (02:12)
Summary
The transition to a leadership role in big companies can be challenging, as it often involves doing all the jobs of a startup CEO without the same level of upside, but working on projects of personal interest can provide a certain amount of freedom and lack of oversight. Being intentional with high impact work can also help navigate this shift.