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Learn Educate Discover

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings

On this podcast, we interview people from different professions and gain an in-depth understanding of their job. Learn about different careers, from management consulting to mountain climbing - what each is all about and how to get in if you wanted to.

If you want us to cover any company, role, or answer any additional questions, email us at [email protected]. Additional resources on our website at www.learneducatediscover.com. Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator

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Ep 45: Growth Management in Tech, Shoji Ueki, Head of Growth & Sales @OrderAhead

August 07, 2016 03:59 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Shoji Ueki, Head of Growth & Sales at OrderAhead, describes what working in Growth in Tech entails. Having worked as Director of User Growth at another Silicon Valley based company, Kiwi Inc., and now heading Growth at OrderAhead, Shoji shares a number of great examples and stories that illustrate this job very well. Some of the areas that we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What someone in Growth works on 2. Thought process that someone in Growth might use to devise various Growth St...

Ep 44: Tech Recruiting For MBAs, Jennifer Royer, Director Product Marketing @DocuSign & Wharton MBA

July 26, 2016 23:51 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MB

This is a section of the discussion with Jennifer Royer, Director Product Marketing at DocuSign (Ep 43), where she talks about her experiences when recruiting for tech roles while she was at Business School at Wharton. Jennifer shares a number a very helpful tips and stories including: 1. Challenges she faced when recruiting 2. Her strategy for recruiting 3. How she reached out to companies 4. Interview tips 5. Qualities needed to succeed in a Product Marketing role in Tech Thank you for li...

Ep 43: Product Marketing In Tech, Jennifer Royer, Director Product Marketing @DocuSign

July 23, 2016 20:49 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Jennifer Royer, Director Product Marketing at the high-growth Silicon Valley company, DocuSign, describes in detail what the role of a product marketer in tech entails. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What does DocuSign do 2. Role of a Product Marketer at a high-growth company in Tech 3. Types of projects that Jennifer has worked on 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of the job 5. Examples of marketing campaigns that are creative and effective 6. Recruiting t...

Ep 42: Pop Singer & Songwriter Audrey Proulx Talks About Building A Career As A Singer

July 20, 2016 07:41 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Audrey Proulx, an up-and-coming Pop Singer and Songwriter, describes what goes into building a career as a singer. Audrey recently released her first music video for her song "Try", which has received more than a 1M views on Facebook in a matter of a few months only! Armed with a CS degree and MBA, both from Stanford University, Audrey talks about how she draws upon her Silicon Valley Tech and Business background to approach her music career in a fresh and entrepreneurial fashion. Some of ...

Ep 41: Real Estate Private Equity, Zahara Kassam, Asset Manager, Marathon Asset Management

July 11, 2016 08:26 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Zahara Kassam, Asset Manager at Marathon Asset Management, describes working in the field of Real Estate Private Equity in detail. Prior to joining Marathon, Zahara was a Director in the European Investment Analysis team at InterContinental Hotels Group, where she structured franchise, management, joint venture and M&A transactions to increase the distribution of IHG's brands. She has also worked as a Microfinance Fellow in rural India with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, and Citigroup’s C...

Ep 40: U.S. Special Envoy to Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Arsalan Suleman, Explains His Job

June 30, 2016 15:08 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Arsalan Suleman, talks at length about his job. Great listen for anyone interested in learning more about a career working at the State Department or holding a Diplomatic position! Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What does the job of the US Special Envoy to the OIC include 2. What kind of issues someone in this position works on 3. Sample project and associated challenges 4. Interesting and not-so-in...

Ep 39: Creating An Economy In Low Earth Orbit, Ioana Cozmuta, Microgravity Lead @Space Portal, NASA

June 21, 2016 02:29 - 56 minutes - 53.2 MB

Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, Microgravity Lead at Space Portal, NASA Ames Research Center, describes her job in detail. This is a great episode for anyone who is interested in learning about technologies that can truly change the world! Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. Introduction to Dr. Ioana and her job [4:40-9:45] 2. Commercialization aspects of low earth orbit [9:45] 3. Sample project that Dr. Ioana has worked on as Microgravity Lead at Space Portal [16:00] 4. How to t...

Ep 38: Being CEO Of A Startup, Liz Wessel, Co-Founder & CEO @WayUp

June 14, 2016 16:29 - 40 minutes - 38.1 MB

Liz Wessel, Co-Founder and CEO of WayUp.com gives us a glimpse into what the life of a CEO of a startup is like. CNN named WayUp one of "30 innovative companies changing the world in 2015" and Liz herself was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in Jan 2016. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. The role of a CEO of a startup 2. How do you define a startup 3. Tough decisions you have to make as CEO 4. Common mistakes made by young founder CEOs 5. What differentiate...

Ep 37: Starting And Running A Startup Accelerator, Jonathan Nelson, Founder & CEO @Hackers/Founders

May 30, 2016 21:58 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Jonathan Nelson, Founder & CEO of Startup Accelerator Hackers/Founders, describes how he started H/F and what goes into running a startup accelerator. With a journey that began from working as an ER Nurse to now working in Silicon Valley, this is a great discussion for anyone looking to also establish a support network for entrepreneurs. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. How Hackers/Founders was Jonathan's startup #6 (and the 5 earlier ones that failed) 2. How to bu...

Ep 36: Product Marketing Management, George Zeng, Product Marketing Manager @Facebook

May 20, 2016 05:26 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

George Zeng, Product Marketing Manager at Facebook, describes what is involved in working as a Product Marketing Manager and what you can do to excel in this role. With an undergrad from Princeton, and grad from UPenn, and a highly diverse work experience ranging from Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, to running Sales for Groupon for Souther China, to starting and selling his healthcare startup, George shares a number of clear, actionable advice not just for people interested in this role...

Ep 35: Product Design, Lindsay Norman, Product Designer @Pinterest, LinkedIn

May 12, 2016 06:11 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Lindsay Norman, Product Designer with Pinterest and previously with LinkedIn, describes in detail what working as a Product Designer in Software entails. She shares a number of examples from her work at LinkedIn and Pinterest, making this a super helpful discussion for anyone interested in a career in Product Design! Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is the job of a Product Designer 2. Sample projects from LinkedIn and Pinterest - what kind of questions would...

Ep 33: Data Science, Yashaswini Kotresh, Data Scientist @WalmartLabs

April 28, 2016 03:44 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

Yashaswini Kotresh, Data Scientist at WalmartLabs, talks at length about what the job of a Data Scientist entails. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is Data Science 2. Applications of Data Science in eCommerce 3. Sample project that a Data Science may work on 4. Fields with applications for Data Science 5. Qualities of a great Data Scientist 6. Interesting and challenging aspects of the job 7. Typical day for a Data Scientist 8. Useful resources for budding Da...

Ep 32: Psychotherapy in India, Arpita Bohra, Creative Arts Therapist

April 21, 2016 07:03 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Arpita Bohra, Gandhi Fellow and Creative Arts Therapist in India, talks in great detail about a career as a Psychotherapist in India. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is Psychotherapy 2. What is Movement Therapy 3. Sample cases a psychotherapist may work on 4. Emotional intensity associated with this job 5. Qualities of a great psychotherapist 6. Interesting and challenging aspects of this job 7. Resources for interested candidates Thank you for listening!! ...

Ep 31: Photography, Nevada Wier, Travel & Fine Art Photographer, National Geographic

April 15, 2016 03:25 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Nevada Wier, Award winning Travel and Fine Art Photographer, with numerous publications across National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Outside Magazine, etc, shares her thoughts on how to build a successful career in Photography. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What makes a good photograph 2. Qualities of a great photographer 3. The reality of working as a photographer 4. How to get assignments 5. Importance of marketing for independent photographers 6. Financi...

Ep 30: Don't Be Afraid To Find Your Passion, Wendy Allan & Jurek Lubinski, Bloggers @DropTheTension

April 12, 2016 02:03 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

Wendy Allan and Jurek Lubinski, Travelers and Bloggers @DropTheTension.com, share experiences from their 14 months long journey from Australia to Poland, completely by land and by water. They talk about how the journey changed them in so many different ways and helped them discover what they are passionate about. Their message to everyone is to challenge yourself, and not be afraid to get off the "safe path" in order to find what you're truly meant to do. Credit for Audio in the Intro: By ...

Ep 29: Investment Banking, Arzan Raimalwala, Deutsche Bank

April 07, 2016 03:45 - 58 minutes - 58.4 MB

Arzan Raimalwala, Technology Investment Banking Associate at Deutsche Bank, takes us into the world of Investment Banking and what working as an Investment Banker is all about. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is Investment Banking 2. Overview of Finance Industry and where Investment Banking comes in 3. Day in the life of an Investment Banker 4. Example of a project that an Investment Banker may work on 5. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in this...

Ep 28: A Recap - Sharing Excerpts From Past Episodes

March 27, 2016 22:36 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this episode, we share snippets from all the great content and insights that our guests have shared so far on this podcast. Thank you for listening!! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/learneducatediscover/ Email us at [email protected]. We will reply!! Subscribe to the show on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/learn…ver/id1049159321 Blog: bit.ly/1R1nTDk

Ep 27: Sales and Marketing Consulting with Nikhila Jayaprakash, ZS Associates

March 21, 2016 05:20 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Nikhila Jayaprakash, Business Consultant with ZS Associates, talks at length about what working as a Sales and Marketing Consultant. With more than 7 years of experience in this space, Nikhila shares a lot of great insights in this episode. Some of the areas we touch upon include: 1. What is Sales and Marketing Consulting 2. Sample project that one may work on in this space 3. How a typical team is structured 4. How consultants get staffed on projects 5. Importance of networking 6. Interesti...

Ep 26: TED Talk - A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success, Alain De Botton

March 15, 2016 00:36 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MB

In this episode, we share the TED Talk by Philosopher Alain De Botton titled "A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success". As you explore various careers, this talk can help provide perspective on how it's important to give some thought to your idea of success. Enjoy and Thank you for listening!! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/learneducatediscover/ Email us at [email protected]. We will reply!! Subscribe to the show on iTunes itune...

Ep 25: (Part 2) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory Media

March 06, 2016 19:10 - 32 minutes - 33.7 MB

Continuing our discussion with Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with YourStory Media on Startup Journalism in India. In this episode, Aparna touches upon the day to day life of a startup journalist, shares examples of stories she has worked on, and shares some great tips for people interested in working in this space. Part 1 of the discussion can be found in Episode 24 of Learn Educate Discover. Check it out on iTunes or SoundCloud or Stitcher. Thank you for listening!! Follow the show o...

Ep 24: (Part 1) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory Media

March 04, 2016 20:45 - 50 minutes - 53.7 MB

Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with Yourstory Media in India, talks about what is it like to work as a Startup Journalist in India. One of the first few startup reporters in India, Aparna shares some great insights into this fast growing space in India. Some of the areas we touch upon include: 1. What is startup journalism 2. How does startup journalism differ from other forms of journalism 3. How journalists find startups to write about 4. Financial aspects of working as a journalist 5....

Ep 23: Editing Books & Journals, Erica Gordon-Mallin, Former Editor @Skyhorse Publishing

February 28, 2016 19:34 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Erica Gordon-Mallin, Former Acquisitions Editor at Skyhorse Publishing in New York, shares her thoughts on what working as an Editor of Books and Journals is all about. Many of the books that Erica has worked on have done very well, including her most recent business book which achieved the #1 spot on Amazon. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What does the job of an Editor look like 2. Typical process followed by an Editor when they begin working on a new project ...

Ep 22: Standup Comedy with Shereen Kassam a.k.a "Funny Brown Girl", Standup Comedian

February 20, 2016 22:31 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Standup Comedian Shereen Kassam, who goes by the stage name "Funny Brown Girl", talks about what it takes to get a foothold in the world of Standup Comedy. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is standup comedy 2. Essential elements of a great comedy act 3. Building stage presence 4. Building your brand 5. Financial aspects of working as a comedian 6. Interesting and challenging aspects of working as a comedian 7. How to nurture your interest in working as a come...

Ep 21: Social Entrepreneurship, Anuj Kulkarni, Co-Founder @Prajwal Bharat

February 14, 2016 17:04 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Anuj Kulkarni, Co-Founder of Social Venture, Prajwal Bharat (http://www.prajwalbharat.com/) in India, talks about what is involved in working as a Social Entrepreneur. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is Social Entrepreneurship 2. Differences between a Regular Business and a Social Venture 3. Interesting and challenging aspects of working as a Social Entrepreneur 4. Key questions you should answer before jumping into your Social Venture 5. Instances from the L...

Ep 20: B2B Content Marketing, Esther Lee Cruz, Insights & Content Marketer at LinkedIn

February 08, 2016 04:19 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Esther Lee Cruz, Insights & Content Marketer at LinkedIn, shares her thoughts on what working in the B2B Content Marketing space is all about. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is content marketing 2. Differences between B2B and B2C content marketing 3. Examples of content marketing campaigns 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in this space 5. Qualities required to be successful in this space 6. What to expect in content marketing interviews Tha...

Ep 19: Working in Informatics, Tiffany Chen, Director Informatics, Cytobank

January 31, 2016 18:09 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Tiffany Chen, Director of Informatics at Stanford funded startup, Cytobank, describes the field of Informatics, her thoughts on its applications, future prospects and what is it like to work in this field. Some of the areas covered in this episode include: 1. What is Informatics 2. Kind of problems solved by someone working in this field 3. Applications and future prospects of Informatics 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in this field 5. Key qualities of people who would enj...

Ep 18: Importance of Quitting, Prof. Deepak Malhotra's Speech to Harvard MBA Students, 2012

January 25, 2016 13:23 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

In this episode, we share Prof. Deepak Malhotra's speech to graduating Harvard MBA Students in 2012, titled "Tragedy & Genius", where he talks about the importance of quitting among many other things. You can check out the full talk with the video here: http://bit.ly/1aYQo2g . Copyright owned by Prof. Malhotra. Thank you for listening! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Email us at [email protected]. We will reply!! Subscribe to the show on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/po...

Ep 17: Talent Acquisition in Tech, Michelle McHargue, Talent Partner with Cowboy Ventures

January 16, 2016 23:11 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Michelle McHargue, Talent Partner with San Francisco based Venture Capital fund, Cowboy Ventures, shares what is it like to work in the Talent Acquisition space. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. What is Talent Acquisition 2. How do recruiters find talent 3. Typical process for filling up positions 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of this job 5. What kind of person would enjoy working in this space Thank you for listening! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Cu...

Ep: 16: Working in Medicine, Neena Passi, Resident Physician, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

January 07, 2016 14:08 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Neena Passi, Resident Physician at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, shares her thoughts on what is it like to work in the field of medicine and why it's a great way to have an impact on society. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode: 1. Typical path to build a career in Medicine 2. Life of a Resident Physician 3. How doctors deal with life and death decisions 4. Why you should work in the field of Medicine 5. Who would enjoy working in this field 6. Interesting and...

Starting 2016 with a TED Talk on How to Make Hard Choices

January 04, 2016 02:33 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Happy New Year to everyone! In this episode, we share the audio of TED Talk by speaker Ruth Chang, where she talks about how to make hard choices. You can check out the full TED talk with video: https://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices?language=en Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Email us [email protected]. We will reply!! Subscribe to the show on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/learn…ver/id1049159321 Blog: bit.ly/1R1nTDk

Holiday Episode: Importance of Failure by Author J.K. Rowling

December 27, 2015 18:19 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this special holiday episode, we share the audio of the commencement speech delivered by Author J.K. Rowling at Harvard University, where she talks about the Importance of Failure and the Importance of Imagination. Check out the video of the full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp8lz36c Thank you for listening ! A very happy new year to all our listeners! :) Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Email us [email protected]. We will reply!! Subscribe to the s...

Ep 13: Working in Non-Profit with Claire Jenkins, CEO, Grow Movement

December 21, 2015 11:08 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Claire Jenkins, CEO of Non-Profit Organization Grow Movement, describes what is it like to work in the Non-Profit Space. In this episode, we touch upon: 1. Differences between working in non-profit and for-profit companies 2. Type of challenges faced by non-profits 3. How to decide whether you should work in the non-profit space 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in the non-profit space 5. What to look at when considering various non-profits to work at Thank you for listeni...

Ep 12: Growth Management in Tech Startups with Aakash Gupta, Senior Growth Manager, ThredUp

December 13, 2015 05:27 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Aakash Gupta, Senior Growth Manager at San Francisco based startup ThredUp, describes the role of a Growth Manager in Tech startups in detail. In this episode, we touch upon: 1. What is the meaning of Growth Management 2. The kind of problems someone in Growth works on 3. Examples of projects someone in Growth would undertake 4. The kind of people who would love working in Growth 5. Interesting and challenging aspects of the role 6. Recruiting for a role in Growth in tech startups Follow th...

Ep 11: Physical Fitness Training, Sean Supon, ex-WestPoint & US Army Officer, Founder @RangerFit

December 07, 2015 18:24 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Sean Supon, ex-WestPoint and US Army Officer, and Founder of Physical Fitness Academy, RangerFit, discusses the role of a physical fitness trainer in detail. In this episode, we touch upon: 1. What makes a good physical fitness trainer 2. Different styles of training 3. Interesting and challenging aspects of the role 4. How to enter the physical fitness industry as a beginner 5. Great resources for interested candidates Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Subscribe to the show on iTun...

Ep 10: Film Production with Mike Saraswat, Founder & Film Producer @Ekstasy

November 29, 2015 18:44 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Mike Saraswat, Founder of Award Winning Film and Animation Production company - Ekstasy, with clients such as Samsung, 3M, etc., shares what it's like to work as a Film Producer and start your company in this space. In this episode, we touch upon: 1. What is the role of a Film Producer 2. How creatives need to be both introverted and extroverted 3. Importance of self-confidence and loving your art 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of this role 5. What kind of person will enjoy working...

Ep 9: IT Auditing with Aneesh Dubey, General Electric

November 23, 2015 02:33 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Aneesh Dubey, Member of Corporate Audit Staff at General Electric, and also part of the IT Leadership Program at GE, shares what working in IT Auditing is all about. In this episode, we touch upon: 1. What is IT Auditing 2. What an IT audit process looks like 3. Example of projects an IT Audit team would work on 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of the role 5. Interview process for a role in IT Auditing Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Subscribe to the show on iTunes itunes.app...

Ep 8: More on Management Consulting with Geok Hui Koh, A.T. Kearney, Inc.

November 16, 2015 19:08 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Geok Hui Koh, Management Consultant with A.T. Kearney, Inc. shares what a job in Management Consulting is all about. In this episode, we dive deeper into areas that we did not get to cover in our other episode on Consulting (Ep 3), namely more details around each of the roles found in a Consulting firm, and how to go about Recruiting. Other areas covered in this episode: 1. What is Management Consulting 2. Type of problems solved by consultants 3. Typical day in the life of a consultant 4. ...

Ep 7: Product Management with Christine Fok, LinkedIn

November 08, 2015 00:55 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Christine Fok, Product Manager with LinkedIn, shares what a role in Product Management is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What is Product Management 2. What a Product Manager does through the Product Lifecycle 3. What makes Product Management a highly competitive role in Silicon Valley 4. What the best Product Managers do 5. Interesting and challenging aspects of the job 6. What to expect in Product Management interviews 7. How to prepare for interviews 8. Useful resource...

Ep 6: Business Strategy with Indrajeet Dixit, Hewlett-Packard

November 01, 2015 19:43 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Indrajeet Dixit, Business Planning Manager with The Hewlett-Packard Company, shares what in Business Strategy is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What is Business Strategy 2. Difference between Corporate Strategy and Business Strategy 3. Type of problems in Business Strategy 4. Interesting and challenging aspects of the job 5. Case interviews 6. How to prepare for case interviews You can follow us on Twitter @LED_Curator Show notes available on https://medium.com/@LED_Cura...

Ep 5: Research Engineering in Oil & Gas with Vinod Khare, DNV GL. WARNING: Fairly Technical!

October 29, 2015 02:54 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Vinod Khare, Graduate from IIT Kanpur and Ohio State University, and today a Research Engineer with DNV GL, shares what a job in Research Engineering is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What is the Classification and Certification industry? 2. Type of activities done by a company in this space 3. The role of a Research Engineer 4. Examples of projects that a Research Engineer may work on 5. Qualities in someone who would enjoy working in this space 6. Interesting and challe...

Ep 4: Security Risk Management with Pauline Lemaire, Bergen Risk Solutions

October 26, 2015 20:11 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Pauline Lemaire, Analyst with Bergen Risk Solutions, shares what her job is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What is the Security Risk Management industry? 2. Types of companies in this industry 3. What kind of problems do you solve in this space? 4. How to protect your ship against pirates! 5. Qualities in someone who would enjoy working in this space 6. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in Security Risk Management 7. Useful resources for potential job applica...

Ep 3: Management Consulting with Rahul Mangla, McKinsey & Co.

October 09, 2015 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Rahul Mangla, Management Consultant with McKinsey & Co., shares what his job is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What does a management consultant do? 2. What kind of problems do management consultants work on? 3. Various roles within a consulting firm 5. How consulting engagements are structured 6. Qualities in someone who would enjoy consulting 7. Interesting and challenging aspects of working in consulting You can follow us on Twitter @LED_Curator Show notes available o...

Ep 2: Software Engineering with Naresh Rapolu, Google

October 09, 2015 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Naresh Rapolu, Software Engineer with Google, shares what his job is all about. In this episode, we will touch upon: 1. What do software engineers do? 2. What are the broad areas within software engineering? 3. What kind of problems do software engineers work on? 4. Pros and cons of working in this role 5. How to not get bogged down by the seeming complexity of this role? 6. Why software engineering is a great career path to consider You can follow us on Twitter @LED_Curator Show notes avai...

Ep 1: Product Marketing Management with Vishal Srivastav, Microsoft

October 07, 2015 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Vishal Srivastav, Product Marketing Manager with Microsoft, shares what his job is all about. In this episode, you will learn: 1. What do Product Marketing Managers do? 2. What kind of problems do they work on? 3. Impact created by someone in this role 4. Challenges faced in this role 5. How to get into this role You can follow us on Twitter @LED_Curator Show notes available on Medium @LED_Curator. You can share your feedback in the comments section. Thanks for listening!

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