“ ”

I love companies that have a healthy perspective on failure and aren’t afraid to give chunky responsibilities to their employees, no matter what their title. Oh, and also the latest-gen computer hardware and free beer, because a girl has needs.

Theresa Vu VP of engineering,

AppNexus

Michael Silberman

” Global director of Mobilisation Lab,

Greenpeace

“ The same way I approach dating:

I’m looking for three things: a big spark of energy, a deep sense of mutual respect and compatibility,

and a few ounces of fear.

Paola Santana COO & co-founder,

Matternet

“ ”

Go find or create something that you can obsess about, something that needs to be solved, a challenge that is bigger than yourself and that allows you to grow with it. And once you've found that thing, throw yourself in that.

Margaret Hagan

” Lecturer and fellow, Stanford University

“ What will give me the space to experiment

and set an agenda – to take an unpredictable path – and to bring interdisciplinary people

together to move forward.

Nate Levine

“ CTO & founder, OpenGov

” I need to know I’m making a significant contribution. I’d much rather be a big part of something small than a small part of something big.

Jake Heller

” CEO & co-founder,

Casetext “

Every time I’ve had to pick a job, I’ve tried to pick the option that seemed the most challenging and

interesting at the time. I don’t try to force myself to have a life plan or view one job as a stepping stone to

another job -- I just try to find things that are inherently interesting for what they are.

Whitney Wolfe CEO and co-founder,

Bumble

“ ”

Pick a job if the mission of the company resonates with you, and is striving to achieve what you want to see in the world. Ultimately, every job you take shouldn't just be a way to pay your rent, or pass your week days. It needs to be something that strives to create a better tomorrow, and a better you.

Katrina Craigwell

” Director of global content

and programming, GE

“ I look for opportunities where I can support work that is having a positive impact on the

world, and where there are a few steep learning curves to take advantage of.

Sahm Adrangi

“ Chief investment officer & founder, Kerrisdale Capital

Management

” I try to figure out what I'd like to do in 10 years, make sure it's a reasonable and attainable goal, and pick a job that helps me get to that goal.

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