Most Important Skills for a Founder at SuperProd Consulting
Anik, Founder at SuperProd Consulting, emphasizes the importance of a technology-related undergraduate degree, "preferably in technology," or a management background for a startup advisor role. However, Anik acknowledges that "people don't like technology degrees but end up working in product management," highlighting the possibility of developing necessary skills through experience.
Technology, Management, Entrepreneurship, Problem-Solving, Career Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Anik Biswas
Founder
SuperProd Consulting
JIIt Noida, 2009
UCLA Anderson, PGPX
Computer Science
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
International Student, Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. A technology background (e.g., engineering) is highly valuable for a career in startup advising and consulting.
2. Management skills and qualifications are also very important, offering a strong combination with technical expertise.
3. While a technology degree is preferred, practical experience and skill development can compensate for a lack of formal training in this area. Individuals from different backgrounds can successfully transition into this field through learning and experience.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
You need to have an undergraduate degree, preferably in technology. You could have an engineering major because you need to work at the intersection of technology and management.
You could also have a certificate or qualification in management or operations. These often help with understanding the nuances of advisory work, such as research, marketing, or entrepreneurship.
Sometimes people don't have technology degrees but end up working in product management or as a strategist. That's perfectly alright, as they've learned their way up and developed those skills at work.
However, if you want to start off as a startup advisor from day one, you need to have some background in technology or management to begin with.