Significant Career Lesson From a Principal at Meridiem Ventures
Bryan, a Principal at Meridiem Ventures, learned the importance of not over-planning a career, emphasizing the value of being "open to different sorts of roles as well as being open to different types of companies," and prioritizing learning and challenge over rigidly sticking to a predetermined path. As a result, Bryan's career path has been "a little bit more of a casual meander than a specific set out the path," proving advantageous within the entertainment industry's flexible landscape.
Career Flexibility, Opportunity Evaluation, Long-Term Vision, Adaptability, Personal Growth
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Bryan Noon
Principal
Meridiem Ventures
UC Berkeley
UCLA Anderson - MBA
Economics, Political Science, American Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Video Highlights
1. Be open to different roles and companies: Don't limit yourself to specific types of companies (like Fortune 500) or roles. Consider opportunities based on what you can learn, how it will challenge you, and what the company offers.
2. Focus on learning and growth: Prioritize opportunities that offer learning and growth potential over rigidly sticking to a pre-planned career path.
3. Plan loosely, not rigidly: Have a long-term goal (5-10 years), but don't feel the need to take specific steps at every point. Be open to adjustments and switching paths if a better opportunity arises.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
I think the most significant thing I've learned is not to overplan my career path. I've become more open to different roles and different types of companies.
Some people may think they only want to work at Fortune 500 companies or in specific roles. I've been much more open in my career path to opportunities, looking at the specifics of each one.
I ask myself: What can I learn from this opportunity? How will it challenge me? What does this company offer that my current or past companies haven't? This is instead of thinking rigidly about the type of company or job.
I focus on thinking one or two steps ahead in my career path. I have some sort of goal out there, maybe a five or ten-year goal, but I don't want to be so rigid that I feel I have to take specific steps at every point to get there.
My career path has been more of a casual meander than a specific set-out path to achieve one thing. I think that's been good for me.
There are opportunities in the entertainment industry that allow for this. You can start going down one path, make an adjustment, and switch to something else if it looks like the right opportunity.