Most Important Skills For A Founder At P16 Partners
Aditi, Founder at P16 Partners, describes a flexible workday designed around personal preferences, starting with a "slowish start" after getting children to school and including a mix of virtual and in-person meetings from 10 AM to 4 PM. The workday concludes with family time, followed by an evening hour for professional reading and engagement, showcasing a balanced approach to work and personal life.
Executive/Leadership, Communication, Meetings, Work-Life Balance, Time Management
Advizer Information
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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 workday starts later, after getting kids to school and working out, which shows flexibility in scheduling.
2. She balances virtual meetings with in-person networking, highlighting the importance of both.
3. Evenings are dedicated to family, but she still finds time for professional development like reading and checking LinkedIn, demonstrating work-life integration.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a founder look like?
It's varied. One of the real upsides is I get to make it what I want, so it's very intentional and designed by me.
My day varies, but generally, I'm not a morning person and I have kids to get off to school. I don't start my workday until about 9:30 or 10 AM.
After getting the kids to school, I work out and have a slower start to my morning, which I love. Then, I'm typically in meetings from 10 AM to 4 PM on Zoom or Google Meet.
I spend that time talking to colleagues across the country, working with current clients, and attending online webinars. If I'm not on Zoom, I might be at in-person lunch meetings or attending convenings and conferences.
At 4 PM, the meeting portion of my day is done. I then become very hands-on with my family and kids.
Because I love the work I do, I might get back online for about an hour after dinner. I'll catch up on articles I didn't get to read or do things on LinkedIn. Then, I call it a day.
In general, every week I have a lot of virtual meetings and at least one in-person meeting a day. I'm also reading and listening constantly.