College Experiences That Helped a Partner at Morado Ventures LLC Succeed
Henry's early tech skills, even outside a computer science major, gave him an edge in summer jobs, allowing him to showcase increased productivity over traditional methods; this, coupled with a full-time internship at Apple near the end of college, provided invaluable industry experience and "opened doors at other companies."
Technology, Career Exploration, Job Search, Problem-Solving, Communication
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Henry Sohn
Partner
Morado Ventures LLC
UC Berkeley
n/a
Anthropology, Sociology
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Finance
Disabled, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Gain practical experience through internships and summer jobs, even if they are not directly related to your major. Henry's summer jobs as a typist allowed him to showcase his tech skills and stand out.
2. Develop skills in high-demand areas, such as technology. Henry's early tech skills provided a competitive edge in various roles.
3. Networking and building relationships are essential. Henry's internship at Apple opened doors to future opportunities in the industry.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think the jobs I took were really instrumental for me. Even though I wasn't a CS major, I was always sort of tech-savvy.
I did a little hacking; I've been hacking ever since I was in fifth grade. I'm pretty proficient with computers and similar things, and that always gave me a bit of an edge.
My summer jobs were typing jobs. I'd work at a bank, a law firm, or a research organization. They literally had one computer and a bunch of typewriters back when everybody used them.
The job was assigned to me as a typist. But as soon as I saw the computer, I would glom onto it. I could show them I could be much more productive at it than with those old-fashioned typewriters.
Those experiences gave me a good sense of what kind of jobs and roles were out there, and that really helped. Then, of course, when I got my internship at Apple near the end of my college career, that was immensely helpful.
Simply getting your foot in the door in the industry can really help open doors at other companies afterward. That set me off on my way.