Y Combinator Startup Podcast #116 - Domonique Fines and Cadran Cowansage
Mar 11, 2019
Domonique Fines, Director of Events at Y Combinator, shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to tech event planner. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to choose passion over expectation, emphasizing the importance of understanding target audiences in event planning. Dom also highlights outreach initiatives aimed at increasing tech access for underrepresented groups and reflects on the significance of self-care to avoid burnout. With inspiring insights, she encourages listeners to pursue their goals and embrace their unique career paths.
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Unconventional Path to Events
- Domonique Fines's career path wasn't planned.
- She transitioned from law to tech events by working at a law firm and a club simultaneously, then landing an office manager role that allowed event planning.
Leaving Law Behind
- Domonique Fines changed her mind about law school a week before applying.
- Despite fear of disappointing others, she told her mother and moved back home to pursue event planning.
Early Tech Interest
- Domonique Fines's interest in tech started with a childhood fascination with RadioShack.
- She enjoyed taking things apart and understanding how they worked, which led her to the tech industry.