College Experiences That Helped a Startup Executive at a Startup Succeed
Rashi's undergraduate internship at a startup proved invaluable, providing "role models and a frame of reference" that shaped their subsequent career as a startup executive. This experience allowed Rashi to observe firsthand "how culture evolves" and apply those lessons to building their own organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of early startup exposure for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Startup Experience, Internship Opportunities, Organizational Culture, Leadership Development, Career Planning
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Rashi Jindani
Startup Executive
Startup
University of California, Berkeley
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Gain relevant experience through internships, even before graduation. This provides valuable insight into startup processes and organizational culture.
2. Observe and learn from experienced startup leaders and decision-making processes during internships.
3. Understand how company culture evolves as an organization grows, and apply those lessons to your future roles. Culture is key in any organization.
Transcript
**Q12: College Ideas for Success**
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career? I think the biggest thing that helped set me up for success was an internship I got at a startup during my undergrad.
I think that really helped me when I moved on to actually working as a startup executive. As an intern, I was able to observe other startup leaders, make big decisions, set up departments, and establish processes.
It helped me when I moved on to have role models and a frame of reference for making similar decisions. It also helped because I got to see how culture evolves as a department and as an organization grows.
Culture is key in any organization. I think being able to work at a startup before was very helpful when I started working as a startup executive because I was establishing the culture.
I was able to take lessons I learned as an intern during my undergrad to edify cultural improvements and changes I made at the startup. So, if you get a chance to work at a startup before actually working on your own, it's a great way to understand the processes and the type of culture you want to create.
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