Episode #69
How to Be a Young Boss (Or Work for One)
War stories from baby-faced CEOs and their employees
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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There are a lot of baby-faced CEOs in the tech sector. But
how can someone who's never had a job be a great boss? We bring you
three (and a half) personal stories about running companies at extremely
young ages, or working for a 24 year-old boss—including the ego
wrangling that comes with this flipped age dynamic. There comes a point
when CEOs in their 20s have to hire employees in their 30s and 40s or
older, especially for C-suite roles (even if the C-suite is starts out
as a dumpy conference room).
This week on New Tech City, you'll hear stories of young leaders learning to lead including Brian Wong, the 22-year-old head of Kiip, two founders that are even younger, and Arjun Dev Arora of Retargeter. Plus, what happens when an employee pushing 40 is asked to forgo her own hotel room and share a bed with her 24 year-old boss and coworker to save money.
This week on New Tech City, you'll hear stories of young leaders learning to lead including Brian Wong, the 22-year-old head of Kiip, two founders that are even younger, and Arjun Dev Arora of Retargeter. Plus, what happens when an employee pushing 40 is asked to forgo her own hotel room and share a bed with her 24 year-old boss and coworker to save money.
Guests:
Arjun Dev Arora, John Borthwick, Julianne Goldmark, Emily Matson, Caroline Waxler and Brian WongHosted by:
Manoush ZomorodiContributors:
Alex Goldmark3 (and a Half) Tips for Being a Young Boss, or Working for One
This week New Tech City is exploring wisdom in the workplace. Who has
it? How do they get it? And can all those baby-faced founders of tech
startups have it? Here are a few lessons from young CEOs and the people
who work for them.
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