Podcast Summary
From one-man team to VP: The intrepreneur's journey: Staying alive until the environment is favorable, being resourceful, and having a strong work ethic can lead to significant growth as an intrepreneur within an organization.
Being an entrepreneur within an organization, also known as an intrepreneur, is a viable path to success. Patrick Gibbons, VP of VaynerSmart, is a prime example of this. He joined VaynerMedia as a one-man team in the Internet of Things division, which later evolved into the voice space. Despite initial challenges and a less-than-ideal start, Patrick persisted and eventually thrived within the company. His story serves as inspiration for those who have entrepreneurial spirit but aren't ready to leave their current organization. The key takeaway is that being an intrepreneur requires staying alive until the environment becomes favorable, being resourceful, and having a strong work ethic. It's not an easy path, but it can lead to significant growth and impact within an organization.
Exploring the voice space: a time for experimentation: Embrace the uncertainty and contribute to the ongoing exploration and innovation in the voice space
The voice space is still in its early stages, and it's an exciting time to be involved as we explore new ways to interact and build capabilities within this emerging technology. The speaker's approach has been to keep overhead low and focus on building capabilities while keeping their group competitive. He sees the IoT space as a strategic area of growth and opportunity for new kinds of interactions. No one has all the answers yet, and best practices are still being established. It's a time for experimentation, hacking, and playing in this new system. So, if you're interested in the voice space, now is the perfect time to jump in and contribute to the ongoing exploration and innovation. Embrace the uncertainty and enjoy the journey.