What Type Of Person Thrives In The Startup Industry According To A Senior Program Manager At Deliverr
Nicholas, a Senior Program Manager at Deliverr, identifies three key traits for success in the tech startup industry: thriving in "ambiguous environments" where answers aren't immediately clear, possessing intellectual curiosity and asking "a lot of really good questions," and being "analytical, numbers driven, data driven," while also incorporating qualitative perspectives. This blend of analytical skills and adaptability reflects the demands of a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ambiguous Environments, Intellectual Curiosity, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision Making, Problem-Solving
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Nicholas Fong
Senior Program Manager
Deliverr
UC Merced, 2014
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Economics
Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Thrive in ambiguous environments and tech startups.
2. Be intellectually curious and ask good questions.
3. Combine qualitative and quantitative data to solve problems.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
I think the people who thrive or do well in ambiguous environments, especially in tech startups, are those who can function when the answer isn't immediately clear. In traditional businesses, there might be business cases to look at from past experiences.
I think there's a lot to learn from that, which is why I'm in business school. However, in startups, those who succeed are often intellectually curious.
I believe the best people in startups ask a lot of really good questions. This helps to hone in on the ideal solution for a problem.
The third characteristic is being analytical, numbers-driven, and data-driven. It's not about using only intuition to solve a problem, but combining qualitative feedback with numbers to create a cohesive picture.