From Detroit to Silicon Valley: A Non-Linear Career Path in Tech

As a seasoned professional in Silicon Valley's tech industry, I've navigated a non-linear career path, from web design to productivity consulting, TV news production, and marketing leadership roles at companies like Evernote and Asana.

1. Josh works at Asana, leading their community and engagement marketing programs.
2. He is proud of Asana's global customer base in over 190 countries.
3. Born in Detroit, he moved to San Francisco during the rise of the internet.
4. Without an Ivy League network, he started as a web designer and learned about user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
5. He pursued an additional degree in instructional design, focusing on improving technology learning.
6. During the early 2000s market crash, he shifted to professional coaching and productivity consulting.
7. In 2007, he joined Evernote, where he contributed to growth from 2 million to 200 million users.
8. He believes in addressing productivity challenges by teaching people how to work effectively.
9. Josh recommends focusing on priorities and doing fewer tasks that truly matter for productivity.
10. He encourages young professionals to admit what they don't know and seek learning opportunities.
11. Josh emphasizes the importance of taking chances, building connections, and creating your own career path in tech.

Source: EO via YouTube

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