Significant Career Lesson From a Partner at Morado Ventures LLC
Henry, a Partner at Morado Ventures LLC, learned that "those limits are usually self-imposed," overcoming early doubts about a business career despite a liberal arts background to achieve success in top tech companies. This experience taught him the importance of disregarding self-imposed limitations and pursuing desires with focused improvement and learning.
Overcoming Challenges, Achieving Goals, Motivational Stories, Career Development, Executive/Leadership
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. Do not self-impose limits on your career path.
2. Challenges can be overcome with perseverance and a willingness to learn.
3. A liberal arts background does not preclude success in the tech industry or other fields.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The biggest lesson for me is not to set limits for yourself. Many of us tend to do that.
When I was growing up, my parents told me I would never be a business person because it wasn't in my nature. That held me back for a good part of my early career.
Those limits are usually self-imposed. You might tell yourself there's no way you can be hired at a tech company because you have a liberal arts degree.
I had a sociology degree and got myself into some of the best tech companies around. If you have a limit, try to set it aside.
The most important thing is to go after what you desire. Understand what it takes to be successful there, improve, and learn as much as you can. Try to aim for that.