How Identity Has Influenced a Founder at P16 Partners' Career
Aditi's undergraduate experience wasn't defined by a singular career goal; instead, the openness to diverse experiences, "open to friendships, open to living situations, open to majors," fostered self-discovery and a confidence in securing post-graduation employment, regardless of the specific path. This approach ultimately shaped their career trajectory by providing a strong foundation of self-awareness.
Career Exploration, Openness to Experiences, Confidence, Self-Discovery, Adaptability
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Aditi Goel
Founder
P16 Partners
UC Berkeley
Harvard University Graduate School of Education - Master in Education Policy & Management
Philosophy
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Aditi's openness to various experiences, including different majors and living situations, helped her discover her interests and who she is.
2. She emphasizes the importance of having confidence in finding a job after graduation without necessarily having a specific career path in mind.
3. Aditi's willingness to explore different opportunities and life experiences in college gave her a better sense of what she's passionate about and what she's not.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
That's a great question. I've been thinking about it a lot, especially regarding my major and the experiences I didn't pursue because I was caught up in the moment.
I think it was because I wasn't hyper-focused on a specific career path. I thought I wanted to go into law and be a lawyer, but not for any deep reasons.
The fact that I was open to friendships, living situations, majors, and different life experiences really helped me understand myself when I was away from home. It helped me discover what I was interested in and not, and the different phases of interests and opportunities I was drawn to.
I felt confident that I would have a job after graduation, even without knowing exactly what that would be. I was just open to the experience of being a college student.