In this episode of Rep Matters, hosts Zoya Segelbacher and Caroline Jones welcome Andy Laws, a senior business development manager at Braze. Andy shares his journey from being an elite sportsman to a key player in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of quality research and creative problem-solving in business development. His story is a testament to the power of adaptability and resilience.
Andy recounts the exhilarating experience of Braze's IPO, highlighting the sense of community and growth within the company. He then delves into his transition from professional sports to SaaS sales, a move driven by his competitive nature and interest in business. Andy's story is one of reinvention, showcasing how skills from sports can translate into business success.
Andy opens up about the challenges he faced, including identity loss and mental health struggles, as he moved away from sports. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with failure and the competitive edge it brings. Andy's journey is inspiring, showing how embracing failure and leveraging one's strengths can lead to remarkable achievements in new fields.
In this episode of Rep Matters, hosts Zoya Segelbacher and Caroline Jones welcome Andy Laws, a senior business development manager at Braze. Andy shares his journey from being an elite sportsman to a key player in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of quality research and creative problem-solving in business development. His story is a testament to the power of adaptability and resilience.
Andy recounts the exhilarating experience of Braze's IPO, highlighting the sense of community and growth within the company. He then delves into his transition from professional sports to SaaS sales, a move driven by his competitive nature and interest in business. Andy's story is one of reinvention, showcasing how skills from sports can translate into business success.
Andy opens up about the challenges he faced, including identity loss and mental health struggles, as he moved away from sports. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with failure and the competitive edge it brings. Andy's journey is inspiring, showing how embracing failure and leveraging one's strengths can lead to remarkable achievements in new fields.