What Type Of Person Thrives In The Startup World, According To A Director Of Business Operations At Select Star
Alec, a Director of Business Operations at Select Star, identifies a "bias for action" and comfort with ambiguity as key traits for success in the startup world, explaining that "everything is a chance to do something new and improve upon what was done before," but acknowledging this fast-paced, less structured environment isn't ideal for everyone.
Ambiguity Tolerance, Bias for Action, Curiosity, Quick Learning, Adaptability
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Alec Bialosky
Director of Business Operatins
Select Star
Tufts 2011
UCLA Anderson (MBA)
Engineering - Civil
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. A bias for action and learning quickly are essential for success.
2. Ambiguity and unclear paths are common; adaptability is key.
3. Those who thrive enjoy creating and improving processes, and moving quickly to have a big impact.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
To be successful in the startup world, you have to be really curious. You need to be able to learn quickly and have a bias for action.
A lot of times, there isn't a clear path, established processes, or obvious next steps. You have to be okay with dealing with ambiguity and not necessarily having all the answers.
If you like that, everything is a chance to do something new and improve upon what was done before. You can move really quickly, have a big impact, and get a lot done.
However, it's not for everyone. If you need structure or want things to be 100% perfect, it might not be the right spot for you.
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