Most Important Skills For A Cofounder, CEO, Or CFO At Unconventional Ventures
For a role like Cofounder/CEO/CFO at Unconventional Ventures, Aaron emphasizes that "true expertise in the tasks that you are assigned" is paramount, stating that job titles mean little compared to the ability to effectively execute, which involves more than just claiming a skill on a resume. Further, Aaron underlines the importance of a "true attention to detail," illustrated by an example where attention to detail was tested using banking pitch deck slides, and notes that such skill "will change the world that you live in."
Expertise, Attention to Detail, Execution, Mastery, Analytical Skills
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Aaron Chavez
Cofounder/CEO/CFO
Unconventional Ventures
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey | Barrett
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. True expertise in assigned tasks is crucial, going beyond job titles to effectively execute responsibilities.
2. Mastering skills claimed on a resume is underrated; demonstrating proficiency is more important than simply listing them.
3. Attention to detail is essential; the ability to meticulously observe and recreate complex information sets individuals apart.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I think there are a couple of different skills you really want to have. One, the most important is true expertise in the tasks that you are assigned.
Job descriptions and job titles mean very little, but your ability to execute effectively on each task is incredibly high. If your only goal is to be a salesperson, people need good salespeople. So mastering the skill that you say is on your resume, more than just claiming you have it, I think is incredibly underrated.
The other side, which I think is just a true attention to detail, most people really aren't paying attention. In banking, for example, we would give somebody a pitch deck slide and say, "Recreate this, to the millimeter, recreate every color, every data line, every bar graph."
You'd see people would show, "Oh, it looks the same." And you'd glance at it, and it's like a brand new picture. It's like, "Ah, this is what it means to say people don't see things." So the ability to master your skills and actually see what's in front of you, that will change the world that you live in.