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The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly provides a candid look into the top companies in business and tech. Go behind the scenes with industry and workplace leaders and explore work culture, what it takes to land a role at these companies, and how to build, scale and thrive in your career. Hosted by Jack Kelly and Rick Chen and presented by the professional social network Blind.

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00:54:18

May Mobility Is The Future Of Autonomous Vehicles

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2025/01/13

In this episode of the Blind Ambition Podcast, we welcome May Mobility’s CEO and cofounder Edwin Olson and chief people officer Tom Tang. May Mobility is an autonomous vehicle technology company focused on working with cities to make transit more sustainable and beautiful with shared mobility.Ed and Tom share how they are hiring the best talent to help execute their mission and their methodical approach to their operation, and how optimized convenience trumps risk aversion toward innovative

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00:38:33

Techstars CEO David Cohen Sees Job Growth In Startups

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2025/01/09

David Cohen is the cofounder and CEO of Techstars, a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm.In this episode of the Blind Ambition podcast, David gives us an inside look of how his firm supports and mentors tech founders and has the willingness to bet early on. He emphasizes that successful investments often seem counterintuitive at first. David notes that there are rarely "aha" moments in investing, and ideas that initially sound bad can turn out to be the most valuable opportunities

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00:40:47

Suits to Startups: How I Ditched Traditional...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2025/01/08

Norm Ashkenas, a financial services veteran with over 30 years of experience, transitioned from traditional investment banking to the financial technology sector, becoming Robinhood's Chief Compliance Officer In this episode, Norm discusses what it was like making the jump and the importance of candidates evaluating potential employers during interviews. He emphasizes how diverse backgrounds lend to new ways of thinking, enhancing team dynamics and growth. Additionally, Norm explains his approach

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00:44:51

Don't Wait For Permission, Go After Your Dreams: Dave...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2025/01/06

Dave Lu is a seasoned Silicon Valley technology professional who transitioned from being a successful entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning producer to a venture capitalist. He established Hyphen Capital, an investment firm dedicated to supporting and empowering Asian American founders by providing early-stage funding and access to a robust professional network. In this episode, Dave shares his personal journey of overcoming the scarcity mindset that was deeply ingrained in him. He describes how he

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01:03:58

"My Story As A CIA Agent For 37 Years": Dale Bendler

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/20

Dale Bendler served in Force Recon and is a former CIA paramilitary officer for the United States. In this episode, Dale reflects on how his study abroad through Rutgers University was a litmus test for a career in intelligence, and walks us through his journey in the CIA. He addresses the recent drone sightings in NJ and other parts of the world, and how Americans deserve more transparency. He speaks to the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digitized world, as he is the founder and

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00:45:41

Meeting Gen-Z Where They Are: Becky Frankiewicz,...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/20

Becky Frankiewicz is the Chief Commercial Officer, President North America at ManpowerGroup, a global leader in staffing and recruitment.In this episode, Becky discusses the overwhelming nature of the Gen-Z experience, highlighting their increased susceptibility to workplace stress stemming from feelings of disconnection. She delves into the underlying reasons for this generation's sense of frustration and emphasizes how their resilience could be advantageous.Despite feeling disempowered, Gen-Z

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00:42:05

Despite The Soul-Crushing Job Market, Here’s How You...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/20

Daniel Chait is the cofounder and CEO of Greenhouse, a cloud-based hiring software. In this episode, Daniel delves into the current state of the job market, describing it as the most challenging he's ever encountered, despite misleading headline figures that paint a rosier picture. He offers insights on how employers can improve their hiring practices to benefit job seekers from the start of the recruitment process. Daniel highlights the numerous frustrations faced by applicants, including the

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00:40:58

Navigating the Tech Job Market: Recruitment Insights...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/17

In this episode, we are joined by three tech recruiting heavyweights from the banking, fintech and startup sectors to discuss the 2024 tech job market. They highlight the growing prevalence of contract roles, which can be just as lucrative as full-time positions, if not more. They give insights into what financial services firms are the best for tech professionals looking to pivot into banking, a trend we are seeing surge as a result of the softening tech labor market in recent

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00:54:50

The Current Trend In The White Collar Job Market and...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/11

Jeff Schwartz is the VP of Insights and Impact at Gloat, an AI talent marketplace platform.What’s happening today in the white-collar job market is as slow as it’s ever going to be, according to Jeff. We’re going to see disruption and substantial change in optimizing the current processes and redesigning the work with superjobs and superteams. The job you are doing today will not exist in the same form in the near future. It’s not a matter of will you lose your job, but will you lose your job to

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00:49:43

How To Get Fired At Your Office Holiday Party

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/10

Company holiday parties are an extension of the workplace, and it’s important to maintain a professional image when enjoying the festivities. These events can be a minefield of potential missteps that could have lasting consequences on your career and workplace relationships. It's easy to get caught up in the moment and overindulge, potentially landing you in hot water. Here's how to maintain your decorum at these events, with a list of do’s and don’ts.

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00:35:05

Gen-Zs Are Delusional When It Comes To Salaries

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/10

A recent survey has unveiled a startling disconnect between young people’s perception of financial success and their economic reality. The study revealed that Gen-Z believe an annual salary of $587,797 and a net worth of $9.47 million are necessary to achieve financial success. In this episode, we talk about why this generation has such a high benchmark for financial success and why it may be unrealistic. We explore alternative career routes that could be high-paying for people looking to make a

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00:22:00

What Can Go Horribly Wrong When You Bring Your Whole...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/12/09

There is an ongoing debate about whether or not you should bring your authentic self to work. Critics say that you should check all that at the door, leaving behind your personal politics, social causes and sob stories. In this episode, we discuss the extent to which we should allow people to be their authentic selves in the workplace. Do you allow the rockstar jerk to continue to be a jerk if he is bringing in a lot of money? We also explore how there is power in embracing your true self, giving

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00:40:04

What You Need To Know About The Job Market, Economy &...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/26

Aaron Terrazas is an economist who has worked for the U.S. Treasury, Zillow and was most recently, the chief economist at Glassdoor. He spent his career providing research, analysis and commentary on today’s evolving workplace and fast-changing labor market. Aaron discusses how there are two different job markets concurrently happening, and delves into the undercurrent beneath the headline numbers we are seeing in the economy and job market, primarily the erosion of the quality of work for

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00:27:06

Phil Willburn, VP of People Analytics, Workday:...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/25

Phil Willburn leads the People Analytics division at Workday, a platform serving human resources and finance needs with over 70 million users and handling 800 billion transactions annually. The current job market for white-collar workers is highly competitive, with job applications being submitted at a rate four times higher than the number of job openings. This disparity highlights the challenges faced by job seekers, who also perceive limited opportunities for advancement within their current

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00:25:30

Regulators Want To Break Up Google: Will Apple,...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/22

The Department of Justice (DOJ) called for a breakup of Google, divesting its Chrome browser and potentially Anthe droid operating system. This move comes after a federal judge ruled in August that Google illegally monopolized the online search and advertising markets. The DOJ argues that forcing Google to sell Chrome would eliminate its dominance. Things will be changing quickly in 2025!

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00:48:19

Robert Israch, President At Tipalti: When Is The...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/12

Robert Israch is the President of Tipalti, a global finance automation platform, who has over 20 years of leadership experience. During Rob’s tenure, Tipalti has experienced 50x growth, while helping the company receive a valuation of over $8.3 billion. The company has appeared on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Inc. 5000 lists for the last five years running. In this episode, Rob talks about the importance of the 3 P’s when balancing your career: Place, People and Profession and how he went

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00:46:17

Kiranbir Sodhia, Senior Manager At Google: How...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/11

Kiranbir Sodhia is a Senior Engineering Manager, leading teams developing machine learning frameworks for Google and the open-source community. He has over 15 years of experience working in AI, AR, gaming, mobile app and semiconductor industries at companies like Microsoft, Apple and Garmin International. Notably, at Microsoft he led development teams in Azure, Xbox and HoloLens. Kiranbir has always known exactly what he wanted to do, since the age of 12, and used that vision to build the stepping

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00:45:16

Mark McCaffrey, CFO of GoDaddy: Taking Risks

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/06

Mark McCaffrey is the CFO of GoDaddy. McCaffrey joined the company in 2021 after a long and successful career at PwC—a decision that was swiftly made within 24 hours of a conversation with the company's CEO. He was drawn to GoDaddy's passion for its customers and its underdog mentality, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the company's transformation from a domain business. In this episode of the Blind Ambition Podcast with Jack Kelly, we discuss the importance of controlling your

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00:25:51

How The Betting Markets May Influence Voters

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/11/05

Although we are having an American Presidential election, it looks like people from other countries can bet on the outcome of who wins the US Presidency. For example, a French trader known only as "Théo" has made headlines for placing a massive $30 million bet on Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election through the cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket. If successful, his bet could yield approximately $80 million in returns, but he risks losing most or all of his

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00:24:02

Jack and Rick Take on Home Depot Requiring All...

The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly ·

2024/10/10

Jack Kelly and Rick Chen react to Home Depot's policy requiring all corporate employees to work eight hours at one of its retail stores every quarter.Rick discusses the practicality and what it'd be like to have senior executives, remote workers or people who don't have any day-to-day understanding of retail policy or frontline experience working. Jack compares the policy to an episode of "Undercover Boss" and wonders if the company can improve its supply chain and corporate policies to be a more

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