MetaLearn Podcast ML125: Eric Partaker on Building Career Capital, the Art of Branding and Raising Millions through Crowdfunding
Jul 2, 2019
Eric Partaker, Co-Founder and CEO of Mexican restaurant chain Chilango and a High Performance Coach, discusses building career capital at McKinsey and Skype, the art of branding at Chilango, and how Chilango became one of the most successfully crowdfunded businesses of all time.
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McKinsey Inspiration
- Eric Partaker was inspired by Professor Forest Jordan to apply to McKinsey.
- Despite not attending an Ivy League school, he landed a job there, outworking 2,000 applicants.
Value of Traditional Paths
- Consider traditional career paths for valuable skills and networking.
- High-performance cultures in these jobs can boost your career.
Careers as Learning Journeys
- A career is a learning journey towards self-actualization, with many paths available.
- Brand names on your CV open doors and signal competence.