What a President at i2i Corporate Strategies Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Corporate Strategy Industry
Angel, President at i2i Corporate Strategies, wished someone had shared how "much fun it could be" in the industry before beginning their career, suggesting this realization could have led to earlier entry and greater advancement. The unexpected enjoyment of the role is highlighted as a key takeaway influencing their career trajectory.
Executive/Leadership, Career Development, Motivational Stories, Industry Realities, Overcoming Challenges
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Angel Orrantia
President
i2i Corporate Strategies
Stanford
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey; Notre Dame - JD
Engineering - Electrical
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Business Strategy
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. It can be a lot of fun.
2. Starting earlier would lead to more career advancement.
3. The industry may be more enjoyable than initially expected.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
I think it could have been a lot of fun. I probably would have jumped into this industry much earlier in my career, had I known what was waiting for me.
Plus, I would have gotten started a lot sooner and be a lot further along than I am today. The one thing I wish I would have found out about was just how much fun it could be to operate in this industry.
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