What Type Of Person Thrives In The Tech Industry According To A Senior Manager SMB Growth At TikTok
In Kelly's view, success in the industry hinges on a potent blend of "super hungry" individuals who are "innovative" and challenge existing norms, acting as "glass ceiling Breakers." However, this ambition must be coupled with collaboration, requiring buy-in from stakeholders to translate groundbreaking ideas into reality.
Innovative, Collaborative, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Resilience
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Kelly Mellenthin
Senior Manager, SMB Growth
TikTok
University of Southern California (USC), 2013
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Marketing
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Innovation and a drive to improve existing systems are key to success.
2. A collaborative spirit and the ability to work with others are crucial for implementing new ideas.
3. Being unafraid to challenge the status quo and to break through barriers is vital for thriving in this industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
My answer is that this question kind of piggybacks on what I've seen. The people who have succeeded the most are those who are super hungry and really thrive in trying to make things better than they are.
These are people who are really innovative and like to challenge the way things are done, instead of just accepting how things are done and working within the system. They are the "glass ceiling breakers" of the world.
Those who are collaborative also thrive. If you have a great idea and are challenging the future, but you're not willing to work with somebody, the likelihood of you accomplishing it is pretty close to zero.
You need buy-in from stakeholders, from the industry, and sometimes from regulators. So, it's not only about being brave enough to challenge the status quo but also cooperative enough to work with others to make it happen.