Amit Bendov, Founder and CEO of Gong Amit is now the founder of a startup last publicly valued at more than $7 billion, but fundraising and getting the attention of investors and customers weren't always easy. We dig into the inspiration for Gong and how he persevered through the venture capitalists' many rejections in the early days. Amit also shares how Gong stood out in a crowded market and how to land a job at the sales-intelligence software company. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by Hims, MobSquad and BetterHelp. Get access to affordable and discrete sexual health treatments with a free online visit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠hims.com/blind⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Andrea Guerzoni, Global Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions at EY Andrea, with more than 20 years of experience in taking companies public, advising CEOs and boards of directors about mergers and acquisitions, and helping orchestrate corporate spin-offs, explains how these IPOs and corporate deals really work. We also get a sneak peek into some of the advice he shares with executives, what his transaction and deals teams look like, and how to get hired on a strategy and transactions team at a consulting firm. As a bonus, Andrea tells all about what happens after an IPO, merger, or corporate spin-off, including how companies merge cultures, technology, products, operations, and even teams. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by Hims, MobSquad and BetterHelp. Get access to affordable and discrete sexual health treatments with a free online visit at ⁠⁠⁠hims.com/blind⁠⁠⁠. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Whitnie Narcisse, Operating Partner at First Round Capital Whitnie shares how you can work in venture capital without having an investing or finance background. We explore the world of venture capital platform and all the functions and professionals that make a venture capital firm successful for the firm and its portfolio companies. She also explains why venture capital firms hire their own engineers and how they build their recruitment networks and pipelines for their portfolio companies and the hottest startup jobs. We also explore how First Round Capital helps startup founders and their early employees succeed beyond the first check. Whitnie tells us how she developed and launched the First Round Expert Network, the firm's Fast Track mentorship program, the intensive product-market fit bootcamp PMF Method, and more. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by Hims, MobSquad and BetterHelp. Get access to affordable and discrete sexual health treatments with a free online visit at ⁠⁠hims.com/blind⁠⁠. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Monty Fowler, Vice President, Revenue Strategy and Enablement at Kentik Monty reveals that at many companies, the most highly paid professionals are often the salespeople, and in some cases, they might make as much as a Fortune 500 CEO. We break down the total compensation and pay structures most common in tech sales roles and a possible blueprint to earn $100,000 or more in an entry-level tech sales role. Monty also explains the archetypes of sales professionals and why it might not be what you think. We learn about the introverted people who succeed in sales roles and how some sales teams are made up of former engineers. He also shares the necessary skills someone might need to do well and the potential career paths in sales. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by Hims, MobSquad and BetterHelp. Get access to affordable and discrete sexual health treatments with a free online visit at ⁠hims.com/blind⁠. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Former Netflix Director Marta Munk de Alba discusses Netflix's hiring process and company culture. She shares tips on international careers and job markets post-COVID. Learn about recruiting challenges, maintaining company culture during international expansion, and the importance of cultural diversity in recruitment.

Dan Black, Global Leader at EY, discusses the firm's hiring strategy, diverse roles, and top job seeker tips. He reveals insights on promotions, project assignments, and mentorship at EY, along with AI-enabled recruiting processes. Learn about EY's rewarding executive progression and diverse job backgrounds they consider.

Valerie Beaulieu, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Adecco Group, shares her 'career backpack' secrets that led her to the c-suite. She discusses working at Microsoft during its startup phase, her journey to becoming CMO, and offers advice on skills and relationships. The podcast also covers career transitions, networking, and embracing change for career growth.

Senior Director, U.S. Business Acceleration and Integration at RBC Annette tells us how to communicate with executives and what it takes to influence them and drive impact. She also shares how to get started, including everything from networking and meeting CEOs and other c-suite executives at your own company to what to say when you want to get their attention. We also find out what it was like as the first in her family to graduate from college and make a career in the finance industry. Annette shares the support and mentorship opportunities available for newcomers to the finance industry and her top recommendations about how to get noticed by some of the top hedge funds and Wall Street firms, like Citadel and Goldman Sachs. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by our sponsors, MobSquad and BetterHelp. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Ben Morss, Product Manager at Zocdoc Ben shares his nontraditional career path, from studying computer science and music to working as a software engineer, developer advocate, and now product manager. Ben also reveals that many of his colleagues at Google had nontraditional work experience or had to apply multiple times before landing a role at the Internet giant. He shares their common traits and professional experiences. Next, we also explore how to get matched to different teams and business units at Google and how he practiced to pass the Google product manager interview. This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by our sponsors, MobSquad and BetterHelp. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit ⁠betterhelp.com/teamblind⁠ for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast

Ginnie Carlier, Americas Vice Chair, Talent at EY Ginnie reflects on the best professional advice she's ever received: You need to have an adventurous mindset. We explore how adventure and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone can unlock new career opportunities. Ginnie explains how she put the advice into practice and how it landed her hot roles in Silicon Valley, working on high-tech IPO transactions and getting international experience in a new role in the Middle East. We also discover what it takes to stand out as a candidate at EY. Ginnie recalls her best interview and why it was with someone with a non-traditional background for a "Big Four" firm. She breaks down the application and what turned the resume into a must-read and must-interview, which is especially important as EY received more than 1 million applications worldwide last year! This episode of "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly" is brought to you by our sponsors, MobSquad and BetterHelp. If you were unsuccessful in the H-1B visa lottery, MobSquad can help. Learn more at ⁠⁠mobsquad.io/blindambition⁠⁠. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy on a flexible schedule. Visit betterhelp.com/teamblind for 20% off your first month. https://bit.ly/blind-podcast