Favorite Parts of Working in the Tech Industry as a Director
Bill, a Director at a Fortune 20 tech company, appreciates the industry's "speed of business" and opportunities for growth, contrasting it with other sectors where "the way to conduct business" felt restrictive. This fast-paced environment, even within large companies, allows for "a lot of innovation" and the chance to constantly "try new things and...problem solve and work fast."
Fast-Paced Environment, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Problem-Solving, Career Advancement
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Bill Casper
Director
Fortune 20 Tech Company
Kansas State 2005
UCLA Anderson
Political Science, American Studies
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Fast-paced environment and opportunities for advancement
2. Constant innovation and challenges in big tech companies
3. Entrepreneurial mindset is highly valued and encouraged
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in the tech industry?
I would say the speed of business. Some industries I've worked in, like financial services or consulting, have been very set in their ways of conducting business. The opportunities to advance, take on new responsibilities, and learn new things were always a little off-putting for me.
I always enjoyed being challenged and getting to try new things. Whether that's new projects or new initiatives, these are things I value.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, technology is a great place to be right now. There's a lot of innovation happening, even in big tech companies. You have the opportunity to try different things, see what fits, and what works.