The Financial Coconut Podcast Stanford’s Life Design Framework suggest different way to Work & Life [W&S 123 ft Designing Your Life Institute & Memory Lane]
Tired of the "straight path" career myth? In a world where AI reshapes jobs overnight and passion projects turn into thriving ventures, how do you design a career that’s future-proof—and fulfilling?
Meet our powerhouse guests:
- Jason MJ Tan – Ex-Meta & TikTok AI engineer turned Founder of MemoryLane, an AI startup empowering seniors. His journey? Business school ➔ Cambridge research ➔ Big Tech ➔ groundbreaking entrepreneurship.
- Mark Wee – Executive Director of the Designing Your Life institute (inspired by Stanford’s iconic program). He’s on a mission to help you navigate uncertainty with design-thinking tools—no linear plans required.
Highlights:
- Why "wayfinding" beats traditional career planning in the age of AI.
- The #1 skill that’ll make you irreplaceable (hint: it’s not coding!).
- How to prototype your career like a designer—even if you’re risk-averse.
- Jason’s bold leap from a "top-dollar" tech job to solving a problem no one else saw.
- Mark’s "Odyssey Plans" exercise: Design 3 radically different futures in 15 minutes.
Tune in if you’ve ever wondered, "What if my job disappears tomorrow?" or "How do I turn my curiosity into a career?"
Listen now for stories that’ll reshape your work journey—and maybe your life.
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