What Type of Person Thrives in the Startup Industry, According to a VP of Operations at Sports Thread
Colin, VP of Operations at Sports Thread, highlights adaptability and versatility as crucial for success, noting that many struggle to "adjust to those new challenges" when tasks fall outside their core responsibilities. Patience is also key, as the startup world requires a long-term perspective, urging perseverance with the understanding that "it's not always like the movies."
Adaptability, Versatility, Patience, Resilience, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
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Colin Yost
VP of Operations
Sports Thread
George Washington University
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Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Adaptability and versatility are crucial for success in this industry. Be prepared to take on tasks outside your core responsibilities.
2. Patience is key, as success in startups is often a long-term process.
3. A willingness to persevere and keep working towards goals, even when immediate results aren't evident, is essential for thriving in this environment.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Adaptability and versatility are key. We've seen many people on our team come and go, struggling to adopt the mentality where they're asked to help with tasks outside their core responsibilities.
It's often a challenge for people to adjust to these new situations and challenges. They don't quite know how to handle them.
On top of that, patience is essential. This applies not just to my industry but to any startup.
It's often a long game, not like the movies where everyone gets rich quickly. You need to hunker down and be patient, knowing that results will eventually come. Just keep your head down and get the work done.