How Identity Influenced a Private Equity Associate's Career at Apex Capital Growth Partners
Jerry's upbringing in a predominantly Asian community in Arcadia provided a sheltered experience, leading to a relatively smooth career navigation. The professional found the diverse American culture "rewarding to learn about," noting no significant hurdles and characterizing the experience as simply "learning."
Private Equity, Finance, Asian American Experience, Career Navigation, Cultural Nuances
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Jerry Zhou
Private Equity Associate
Apex Capital Growth Partners
UCLA, 2012
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA Candidate
Economics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
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Video Highlights
1. Jerry's upbringing in a predominantly Asian community provided a sheltered environment.
2. He highlights the rewarding experience of learning about diverse cultures in the US.
3. Jerry did not encounter significant career hurdles due to his ethnicity and emphasizes the welcoming nature of his professional environments.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as Chinese American, how has that impacted how you navigate your career?
I grew up in Arcadia, which was primarily an Asian community. Our high school was about 80% Asian, so I was pretty sheltered for most of my life.
There wasn't a lot of change, but there were some nuances. The beauty of being in the States is that there are so many cultures, and a lot of nuances between them. It's rewarding to learn about the different communities.
I don't think there were many hurdles because everyone was very nice and welcoming. For me, there wasn't much impact on how I navigated my career. It was just a lot of learning.
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