Office Hours
Welcome to Office Hours presented by ProMazo. Getting that first job and succeeding as a young professional can often be a daunting, scary and difficult process. It can often feel overwhelming and like you going at it all alone.
Well we're here to help and be your guide throughout the whole young professional career cycle from career discovery to getting your first job and succeeding once you nab that first role. In each episode, we'll sit down with some of the world's top business leaders and entrepreneurs to give you the inside track on how they became successful. Office Hours is a masterclass on how to navigate your early career, gain the skills you need to get to the next level and identify the tools to discover where you want to go.
Episodes
71 episodes
Oracle: Group VP of Cloud Engineering Services - Doron Bar-Caspi
What should you really focus on in college to best prepare yourself for success? Why is empathy a need-to-have skill in the modern workforce? And what things do we need to do to be successful as mentees? Doron Bar-Caspi, the Group VP of Cloud E...
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53:21
Stealth Startup: Co-Founder and CEO - Aleeza Hashmi
Being open-minded, inquisitive, and focused on your individual career path are three things that helped Bessemer Venture Partners' Aleeza Hashmi become one of the top VC investors. In this interview, Aleeza shares her advice about switching maj...
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37:59
Home Depot: CIO and EVP - Angie Brown
Beginning her career journey in a time when technology was on the cusp of reshaping retail, Angie explored the early stages of digital innovation and quickly recognized the opportunity in this changing landscape. Her trajectory from the start o...
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Rethink Capital Partners: Rick Segal - Founder and Former CEO
Opening your mind to a variety of career paths is no easy task in college. The reality, though, is that most professionals work outside of their degree. Having a lifelong interest in learning can open up doors you never thought you’d even consi...
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50:07
Forge Capital: Founding Partner - Matt McCall
Concepts of energy, fulfillment, intentionality, or consciousness are rarely discussed in terms of career and work. However, Matt McCall, founder of Forge Capital, goes into some incredible depth on just how related the ideas are. Becoming the ...
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Microsoft: Chief Growth Officer - Hina Patel
Being dedicated, curious, and thoughtful are three things that helped Microsoft's Hina Patel become one of the top leaders in the industry. And she's absolutely packed with knowledge about both the art and science of selling which she shares wi...
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Kinnevik: Investment Director - Tatiana Shalalvand
It can be easy to feel as if you are trapped to solely do work related to your major as you graduate college and enter the workforce. If that were the case though, then our guest Tatiana Shalalvand likely wouldn't be where she is now working as...
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Intel: CFO - David Zinsner
Landing your first job — and figuring out where it can lead — can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why Office Hours exists.In this episode, we’re joined by David Zinsner, Chief Financial Officer at Intel, who shares the unexpec...
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Sysco: Former Chief Supply Chain Officer - Marie Robinson
Stepping outside your comfort zone and being willing to take risks can shape the trajectory of your career. In this episode of Office Hours, Marie Robinson, Sysco's former Chief Supply Chain Officer, shares how her journey from small-town Alaba...
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49:18
RealPage Inc.: Chief Human Resources Officer - Paul Sexton
How can we learn to jump at opportunities we are given while also maintaining a strong work-life balance? This is a question that perplexes many recent graduates who are just starting their careers. In this interview, Paul addresses the idea of...
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T-Mobile: Ulf Ewaldsson, Former President of Technology
Dive into the world of technology and leadership with Ulf Ewaldsson, the Former President of Technology at T-Mobile! In this insightful podcast episode, Ulf shares his journey from Ericson to T-Mobile, exploring the challenges and triumphs he f...
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34:48
Southern Company: Bentina Chisolm Terry, President and CEO of Telecommunications Subsidiaries
Entering the corporate world is scary enough by itself, but learning how to present yourself in the ‘right’ way is even more terrifying. It’s easy to feel lost and uncertain, not knowing how you come off to others, or worried that you’re making...
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53:38
Kimberly Clark: Former Chief R&D Officer - Robert Long
Learn more about the fascinating world of innovation and leadership with Kimberly-Clark's former Chief R&D Officer, Robert Long. This interview explores various topics such as the dynamic culture at Kimberly Clark, the importance of n...
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37:55
Stanford: Dr. Peter Tass, Professor of Neurosurgery
How do you balance curiosity, creativity, and impact in a career built to help others? In this episode, Stanford University's Dr. Peter Tass shares his unconventional journey from medicine to math, physics, and neuroscience—and how taking intel...
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57:19
Manhattan West: Vik Sasi, CSO/MD
What really makes you stand out? In this episode, Vik Sasi, CSO and Managing Director of Manhattan West, offers a candid perspective on what it means to be truly “extraordinary” in your career. He shares why it’s not enough to list generic inte...
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41:25
LinkedIn: VP of AI Infrastructure - Dave Burgess
What's it like to work on a project to reduce algorithmic bias? Dave Burgess, Vice President of AI Infrastructure at LinkedIn, shares how his teams prioritized inclusion and reduced bias on the Pinterest platform. Dave is a bold leader who took...
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46:07
Splunk: VP of Product - Hanlin Fang
How do you navigate an unpredictable career path and turn unexpected moments into life-changing opportunities? Hanlin Fang, the Head of Product at Airbnb, shares her journey from daydreamer to tech leader, emphasizing the power of self-learning...
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42:23
UPS: VP of Enterprise Technology - Mallik Govula
Building a career in tech doesn’t happen by chance – it’s crafted through intention, adaptability, and self-awareness. Mallik Govula, the Vice President of Enterprise Technology at UPS, shares how he navigated a dynamic and highly technical car...
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36:37
F Prime: VC Investment Analyst - Amrit Ramesh
It can be difficult to know exactly the right career fit for you before graduating, especially when your skill set might feel too narrow. Join us with Amrit Ramesh, a Data Scientist and Venture Capital Investment Analyst at F-Prime Capital, as ...
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22:34
Altair VC: Igor Ryabenkiy - Managing Partner
When it comes to being an entrepreneur, Dr. Igor Ryabenkiy truly started from ground zero. At the time he graduated from university in the former Soviet Union, it was actually ILLEGAL to be an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until 4 years after he grad...
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53:03
Uber: Senior Engineering Director - Madan Thangavelu
As a college student, there are so many paths to pursue after graduation. How do you decide what to do? The answer is by learning from others, and Madan Thangavelu, Senior Director of Engineering at Uber, joins us today to share his career path...
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47:57
Insight Partners: Vice President - Alexandra Lundin
Have you ever wondered how you could become a Venture Capitalist? Alexandra Lundin, the Vice President of Healthcare at insight Partners, shares her exciting life journey and offers some down-to-earth advice about starting your own career. She ...
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49:12
AT&T: Chief Technology Officer - Jeremy Legg
Interested in learning more about the fascinating intersection of technology, media, and telecommunications? Jeremy Legg, Chief Technology Officer of Technology Services at AT&T, shares his journey from consulting to becoming a technology l...
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29:10
Nascar: Jeff Wohlschlaeger, Senior Vice President & CSO
Navigating the twists and turns of your career journey is no easy feat. Tune in as Jeff Wohlschlaeger, NASCAR's former Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, delves into a myriad of topics, drawing from his extensive experience. Discove...
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53:37
Colgate: Emma Rolfe - SVP Supply, Demand, and E-Commerce
Have you ever wondered how you should approach moving internationally for your career and if building an international career is beneficial? Have you ever thought about what a career in supply chain is like and how AI and e-commerce are shaping...
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