Office Hours

From football dreams to the U.S. Air Force Academy, USAA's former Chief Procurement Officer Russ Major shares how an unexpected injury reshaped his path, and how the lessons he learned about prioritization, resilience, and leadership have defined his career ever since. Hear how he went from struggling student to top performer, then from flight line operations to negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts in corporate America. H...

Are you unsure about the career path you want to follow after college? Do you want to pursue a degree that perhaps is not well-known at your college? Hear Nigel Murtagh, Chief Risk Officer at Charles Schwab, speak about the struggle of landing internships and the importance of having the courage to take risks and make the most out of the opportunities given to you, even when your school may not be strong in your career area of focu...

Curiosity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a career differentiator. In our latest podcast episode, Paychex Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Brad Schaufenbeul shares how exploring different areas of the business can help you understand how your organization truly operates. Whether you’re in cybersecurity, finance, or marketing, building cross-functional awareness and relationships is what sets future leaders apar...

As a college student, it can be difficult to find an internship, much less a job, and you may feel like giving up. Ranjit Vidhani, the Head of Enterprise Digital Transformation at McKesson, would tell you to keep trying and that the value of the real-life work experience will be worth it. Tune into our chat with him to hear about his own career story and the loads of valuable advice he has for students.

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Have you ever wondered how to find a career that challenges you and brings a sense of fulfillment? Patrick Brothers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HolonIQ, has done just that, from leading teams in the military at just 22 to now driving impact at the intersection of social innovation and entrepreneurship. In our conversation, he shares lessons on leadership, taking risks, and building a career with purpose. Tune in to hear his journey f...

Have you ever had a great idea but were afraid that it wouldn’t work? Luckily, Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk, has some advice on how to break through. He shares his tips for having the courage to fail, and tells about how this made his career. We also discuss how he got his first job, and the role that mentors played along the way to being CEO. Tune in to hear his insights on how to drive impact, inspire people, and lead a satis...

Do you feel like you run into a brick wall when thinking about choosing a future career? Don’t worry, us too. Thankfully, Charlie O’Carroll, the SVP of Tyson and CFO of Tyson Foods has an incredibly helpful perspective when it comes to how we should think about our first jobs in our budding careers. He also covers other important topics, including everything from being comfortable to asking for help in the workplace and the importa...

Have you always dreamt of being a leader of a Fortune 500 company, but have no clue how to start your journey? Lisa Cuppett, Market Executive of Wells Fargo Bank, gives us priceless insights on how we can approach our professional goals. She explains the importance of growing our careers not just vertically, but horizontally too so that we can become even better leaders. Lisa also touches on the beauty of corporate mentorship and r...

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 your journey take you?

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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 academics during college, and how t...

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 trusted mentors throughout the jou...

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 building her way up in the tech indust...

“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. Mandell shares the three...

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 organization operates and the opportuniti...

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 roles within the industry, how to gr...

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 career, and embracing both curiosi...

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 throughout the interview this is a gre...

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 address some unconscious biases.

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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 world, as well as his insights on th...