Our first-ever returning guest to The Graduate Gudie, Hashim Syed talks about building a career and his journey to working at Google and becoming a TEDx Keynote speaker. He motivates us during this interview, mentioning multiple times how he "ate those rejections for breakfast" and the importance of building a resilient lifestyle to persevere with a balanced work and personal life.
0:55: ⭐ Discussion on career journey and cultural background of Hashim Syed.
4:22: ⚙️ Embracing stakeholder alignment, going with the flow, and leveraging entrepreneurial learnings in tech corporate career.
8:23: 🔍 Curiosity and continuous learning key to accessing new opportunities in the tech industry.
12:31: ⚙️ Importance of clear communication, understanding goals, and surrounding oneself with motivated individuals.
16:36: 💡 Importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness in adjusting to changing success metrics.
20:34: ⚙️ Skills in building and selling are crucial for success in AI career paths.
24:25: ⚙️ Opportunities for growth and learning in AI beyond technical roles.
28:25: ⏳ Success in career is tied to a fulfilled life with balance, including time for oneself and transformative impact.
32:57: 💪 Overcoming imposter syndrome by owning it and understanding others' experiences to grow.
37:06: ⚙️ Intersection of sales and core PM roles in AI era leads to a Confluence of skill sets.
41:45: 💡 Importance of storytelling and authenticity in personal branding for career development
