Favorite Parts of Being a Director at SPMB
Ross enjoys being in a role that allows for constant learning in the fast-paced technology industry, particularly through working with high-growth, venture-backed clients who are on the "cutting edge of technology." What Ross' firm does well is provides the opportunity to build an individual practice with a base salary, creating a balance between entrepreneurial growth and job security.
Technology, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Professional Services, Career Growth
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Job Title
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Ross Kim
Director
Schweichler, Price, Mullarkey, and Barry (SPMB)
UC Berkeley
Political Science, American Studies
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Video Highlights
1. Constant Learning: The role offers continuous learning opportunities due to the fast-paced nature of the technology industry.
2. Exposure to Cutting-Edge Companies: There's exposure to high-growth, venture-backed clients at the forefront of technology, potentially including the next big tech company.
3. Building a Practice: The firm allows for building your own practice and function, offering an entrepreneurial opportunity with a base salary for security.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
I think it goes back to the last answer a little bit. Learning technology is such a fast-paced industry; it moves very quickly.
The clients I work with, in particular, are high-growth, venture-backed clients. They are on the cutting edge of technology, which is, for my money, the most forward-thinking and cutting-edge industry on the planet.
You get to learn so much about how our world is changing. It's very possible that the next Facebook is a client of mine today that no one has heard of. That could be very interesting and very cool.
Then there's the opportunity to build. I think what my firm does well is that it gives you the opportunity to go out and build your own practice and your own function. You can kind of be your own boss.
This is similar across professional services, but being able to have a base salary while building something is pretty interesting and a good trade-off. For a lot of entrepreneurial folks, you have to go out and start your own company, which involves a lot of risk.
So, there's a good balance between the opportunity to learn and build, but also have some security, which I really appreciate.