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Navigating Career Pivots (Kyle Hagge, Chief of Staff to the COO at Morning Brew & Co-Host of Per My Last Email)

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Jun 13, 2024

Kyle Hagge, Chief of Staff at Morning Brew, discusses career pivots on the podcast. He emphasizes the importance of side projects, weak ties, and storytelling for successful transitions. Kyle shares his own journey from avoiding startups to becoming a chief of staff, offering valuable tips for navigating career changes.

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Kyle Hagge's Career Pivots

Kyle Hagge's career journey involved diverse experiences like AmeriCorps, freelancing, and podcasting.
A cold email from a retiring Fortune 500 CEO led to a pivotal podcasting role.

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Startup Experience

Kyle Hagge started a small wireless charger startup and went through an accelerator program.
He ultimately chose a community manager role at Morning Brew over pursuing the startup.

ADVICE

Build Credibility with Side Projects

Use side projects to gain credibility in desired fields.
Demonstrate skills and passion through tangible projects like podcasts.

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