In this episode of Career Hack Podcast, Brandon Amoroso explores the game-changing journey of Apex founders Megan and Tyler Leinenbach. From bypassing traditional barriers to creating a major internship newsletter, discover how they're transforming the internship landscape for students nationwide. Tune in to unlock strategies for finding quality internships and learn why thinking outside the box can be your greatest career asset.
Timestamps:
🎤 Introduction to Apex Founders (00:00:00)
🔍 Backgrounds of Meghan and Tyler (00:01:13)
💡 Origin of Apex (00:01:55)
🚀 Challenges in Internship Hunting (00:02:27)
📧 Effective Cold Emailing for Opportunities (00:02:48)
🎯 Identifying Valuable Internships (00:03:10)
🤝 Tyler's Early Internship Experiences (00:03:46)
🌟 Inspiration Behind Apex Newsletter (00:04:25)
👥 Hiring Challenges from an Employer's Perspective (00:05:20)
📈 Improving Internship Programs at Startups (00:05:43)
🔄 Switching from Recruitment to Newsletter Model (00:05:56)
💰 Debating Paid vs. Unpaid Internships (00:07:54)
🛠 Recommendations for Early Career Planning (00:09:03)
🔗 Networking Tips and Building Personal Projects (00:13:58)
🏆 Leveraging Entrepreneurial Experience in Job Searches (00:17:40)
📊 Addressing Disconnects Between Students and Startups (00:18:57)
🎓 Future Plans for Apex (00:25:16)
Mentioned Resources:
Apex - https://www.apexearlycareers.com/
Scalis - https://scalis.ai/
Get in touch with Megan and Tyler Leinenbach:
Tyler’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-j-leinenbach-106667223/
Megan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-leinenbach/
