College Experiences That Helped A Head Of Finance And Business Operations At TigerEye Labs Succeed
Yuri's approach to undergraduate education emphasized cultivating curiosity, taking "random classes" in diverse fields like astronomy and economics to broaden their knowledge base. This approach, the Head of Finance and Business Operations at TigerEye Labs, Inc. believes, is invaluable because "getting a broad skillset" and learning to adapt are crucial for long-term career success.
Curiosity, Breadth of Knowledge, Learning Agility, Adaptability, Broad Skillset
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Yuri Yakubov
Head of Finance and Business Operations
TigerEye Labs, Inc.
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley MBA, Haas School of Business
Business & Related
Technology
Finance
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Maintain a broad range of knowledge and skills by exploring diverse subjects beyond your major.
2. Cultivate curiosity and a willingness to learn new things outside of your comfort zone.
3. Understand that career paths are rarely linear, so adaptability is key. A broad skill set makes you more resilient to career changes.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I stayed curious. I don't think this was necessarily intentional when I was in undergrad, but taking classes in astronomy and random econ and business classes that just sounded interesting to me was really helpful. It prevented me from getting too narrow in scope in what I was learning.
Undergrad is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the world and about random things from amazing professors. I think that curiosity and breadth of knowledge really serves you well in your future.
No matter how much you think you want to do one specific thing, it's unlikely you'll end up doing that one thing for your entire career. So, getting a broad skillset and learning how to be curious, and how to learn new things outside your comfort zone, is a skillset in itself and I think really valuable.