What Type Of Person Thrives In The Media And Entertainment Industry According To A Principal At Meridiem Ventures
Bryan believes that successful individuals in the media and entertainment industry are those who can "take risks, particularly taking a risk on yourself," and who demonstrate the willingness to be flexible, pivoting when necessary to explore different roles and paths, even if "the next job...may not be the exact right job." They emphasize focusing on learning and challenging oneself in the short term, trusting that experiences will build towards future opportunities.
Risk-Taking, Flexibility, Self-Awareness, Continuous Learning, Adaptability
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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. Take risks, particularly betting on yourself.
2. Be flexible and willing to pivot if your initial job isn't the right fit.
3. Focus on learning and challenges in each role, rather than a rigid long-term plan.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
In the media and entertainment industry, you really have to be able to take risks, particularly by taking a risk on yourself. Many people have a very specific idea of what they want to do in the industry. However, you need to be flexible and understand that your first job might not be the right decision, but you can pivot and find something different.
It's important to take risks and bet on yourself, knowing that new opportunities could lead you down a totally different path. For myself, I never viewed anything as the first step in a long process. I usually just looked one or two steps ahead to figure out what I would be learning, what would challenge me, and how I could apply that to the next role I might want.
You've got to be willing to take that risk, understanding that your next job may not be the exact right one. Hopefully, you'll learn enough to move on to the next role, having gained valuable experience from your prior position.