Career Path Of An Institutional Account Manager At Coinbase
Mike's career journey began with an English degree and early roles at Starbucks and an online education company, but "the energy" of a B2B foreign exchange sales position captivated Mike for over eight years. A friend's introduction to crypto led Mike down "the crypto rabbit hole," culminating in their current role as an Institutional Account Manager at Coinbase after two and a half years.
Career Exploration, Sales and Business Development, Financial Technology (FinTech), Cryptocurrency, Career Pivoting
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Mike Munyer
Institutional Account Manager
Coinbase
University of Maryland; 2012
UCLA MBA
English
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Mike majored in English in college, highlighting that a non-traditional major can lead to a successful career in finance.
2. His experience at a foreign exchange company provided valuable sales experience and a foundation for his later role at Coinbase.
3. Mike's self-driven exploration of cryptocurrency through meetups and independent learning demonstrates initiative and passion, crucial for career advancement in a rapidly evolving field like Fintech.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college and internships or jobs you've had before your current role?
In college, I majored in English. I worked at Starbucks and did an internship at an online education company, doing marketing and regular intern work. I liked it, but it wasn't really where I wanted to be.
After graduating, I took a sales role at a foreign exchange company. This company did B2B FX payments. The energy of the company seemed really exciting, and it seemed like there was a lot I could learn there.
I ended up staying there a little over eight years. Along the way, a friend introduced me to crypto. They were wondering if our ethics company did that.
Eventually, I went down the crypto rabbit hole, attending meetup groups and reading everything I could. That is what led me to Coinbase, where I am now and have been for a little over two and a half years.