From Netflix Technical Program Manager to Head of Product At Y Combinator Startup (velt) (

From Netflix Technical Program Manager to Head of Product At Y Combinator (VELT)

Summary:
In this podcast episode, Angelo Carlos interviews Ben, a former FAANG employee turned YC employee, about his career journey. Ben shares his experiences working at Microsoft, Uber, Netflix, and his current role at VELT, a YC company. He discusses the importance of taking control of your career and building your power within a company. Ben also provides insights into the YC program and the goals of YC companies. He concludes with advice to his younger self: think about the most amazing thing you can do and do it.

Takeaways:

1) Take control of your career and build your own power within a company.
2) Consider pursuing an MBA to broaden your skill set and learn about different aspects of business.
3) In a hyper-growth environment, be adaptable and willing to take risks.
Building a strong network and being likable can go a long way in your career.
4) When working on a project or initiative, consult with others and gather feedback before taking action.
5) Focus on creating visible and impactful work to increase your power within a company.
6) YC companies aim to become billion-dollar unicorns and often face pressure to grow and achieve an IPO.
7) Think about the most amazing thing you can do and go after it.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Working at Microsoft
08:00 Transition to Uber
13:00 Pursuing an MBA
16:00 Experience at Netflix
23:00 Working at a YC Company
25:00 Role at velt
30:00 YC Company Goals
33:00 Advice for Younger Self
34:00 Conclusion

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