Favorite Parts of Working in the Technology Industry As a Partnerships Manager
Rebecca enjoys the "diverse set of different types of technologies and industries" in the tech sector, finding it fascinating to learn about various products and their applications. The opportunity to partner with innovative companies and help them build "inclusive cultures and inclusive organizational processes and practices" is a significant source of pride in their current role at Paradigm Strategy.
Technology, Diversity & Inclusion, Partnerships, Business Strategy, Sales
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Rebecca Elguindi
Partnerships Manager
Paradigm Strategy
University of Arizona, 2015
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Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Rebecca enjoys the diversity of technologies, industries, and customer bases in the tech industry.
2. She values the opportunity to work with innovative companies and help them build inclusive cultures.
3. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of being interested in the industry and the people you work with, which impacts job satisfaction.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Speaking to how I got into sales, particularly in the technology space, I found the most interesting aspect was the large, diverse set of technologies, industries, and customer bases. I was fascinated by the vast possibilities of what I could be involved with.
I really enjoyed learning about different products and how they work. I especially liked getting into the product from a demo perspective, which was a primary focus of my role at the time.
Now, as I've mentioned, diversity, equity, and inclusion are very important to me. This is true on a personal level, but also as a sound business practice, beyond the moral imperative.
I feel proud to partner with innovative companies that have significant global influence. I help them structure inclusive cultures and organizational processes.
Echoing what I've said, I believe this is really important. When considering a role, it's crucial to be excited about the industry. This doesn't mean you'll be reading articles all the time about cybersecurity or any specific field.
Instead, it means you're interested in the personas you'll interact with daily, or you find the field itself interesting. This really impacts how much you'll enjoy your role.