College Experiences That Helped a CEO And Co-Founder at Preciser Succeed
Shirley's path to success involved significant self-directed learning in machine learning and AI, complemented by collaborative side projects with a future co-founder. Furthermore, participation in a business club helped overcome a fear of public speaking and develop crucial networking skills, demonstrating the importance of both technical expertise and soft skills in career development.
Machine Learning, AI, Project Management, Networking, Public Speaking
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Shirley Chen
CEO and Co-Founder
Preciser
Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Engineering, IT, Math & Data
Sports & Fitness, Technology
Business Strategy
International Student, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Shirley pursued self-directed learning in machine learning and AI, supplementing her formal education.
2. She collaborated extensively on side projects with her future co-founder, gaining practical experience.
3. Participation in a business club helped her overcome public speaking anxieties and build networking skills crucial for career advancement.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
For my undergraduate and master's degrees, I studied a lot on my own because my major is now machine learning AI. Besides that, I did many projects with my friends.
My co-founder at that time was my classmate. We worked on a lot of side projects together, so we learned a lot, not only at school but also on our own.
The second thing I did was join the business club, which helped me get to where I am now. I was really scared of public speaking then, but the business club helped me overcome that fear. It also helped me understand how to network and build my own connections as I entered the job market.
These two things really helped me, how should I say, succeed. I won't say I've succeeded right now, but they've helped me be successful, hopefully in the future.