My Response: Who Took a Chance On You?

I recently discovered Bijan Sabet’s post, Who Took a Chance On You?, on Quibb. Below is my response, originally posted here.

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Great post. I was asked to comment so here’s my story.

I joined my first startup as an intern at InstantAction (RIP) during my senior year in college. I was fortunate enough to land a full-time position after graduation, working in Marketing. Frankly, I had no idea what I was doing.

My boss at the time was the VP of Product. After about 6 months of working with him, he recognized my curious nature and product instinct as I proactively studied the market and provided input on how we might improve the product. I was offered a role as a Product Manager and eagerly accepted.

I was thrown into the fire. Again, I had no idea what I was doing but through his mentorship and trust, I’ve acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge that wouldn’t have been possible if he hadn’t taken a chance on me.

Thanks, Tony Yang. :)