Aya Tange

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I'm excited to share that episode n.9 is live.

I talked to Aya Tange, who made an unexpected career move—leaving Fortune 500 giants like Apple and Microsoft to join a small startup.

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Aya Tange shares her experiences and insights on cultural diversity, transitioning from big tech to startups, and developing presentation skills. She discusses the benefits and challenges of navigating different cultures and the importance of keeping an open mind. Aya also highlights the value of rotation programs in the tech industry and provides tips for effective public speaking. She emphasizes the importance of getting to know the audience, practicing, and delivering content in a conversational and relatable manner. Finally, Aya shares her decision-making principles, which involve planning for the future and pursuing personal goals. In this conversation, Aya Tange discusses her experiences working internationally and the value of seeking international experience. She also shares insights on the differences between big tech companies and startups, and the importance of reflecting on one's career path. Aya emphasizes the significance of company culture and the human aspect when making job decisions. She provides insights into the role of product marketing and the differences between inbound and outbound product marketing. Aya also shares her favorite podcasts and the benefits of consuming podcast content.

Takeaways:

• Cultural diversity provides valuable perspectives and insights, but it also requires an open mind and adaptability to navigate different cultures.

• Rotation programs in the tech industry offer opportunities for career development and exploration of different roles and teams.

• Effective public speaking involves getting to know the audience, practicing, and delivering content in a conversational and relatable manner.

• When making decisions, it is important to plan for the future and pursue personal goals.

• Seeking international experience can be valuable for personal and professional growth.

• Working for not-so-recognizable brands can provide unique learning opportunities that big companies may not offer.

• When considering job opportunities, it's important to assess both the professional and cultural aspects.

• Reflecting on one's career path regularly can help make informed decisions and progress in one's career.

• Product marketing can take different forms depending on the company, and it's important to understand the specific role and responsibilities.

• Company culture and the people you work with are crucial factors to consider when evaluating job opportunities.

• Podcasts can be a valuable source of learning and entertainment, providing insights from successful individuals and diverse perspectives.

Chapters:

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background

• 02:20 Benefits and Challenges of Cultural Diversity

• 06:05 Challenges of Navigating Different Cultures

• 08:20 Transition from Big Tech to Startups

• 13:34 Opportunities in Rotation Programs

• 20:20 Tips for Effective Public Speaking

• 24:40 Decision-Making Principles

• 26:33 Seeking International Experience

• 28:08 Learning from Not-So-Recognizable Brands

• 32:35 Pros and Cons of Chasing Big Names

• 36:52 Considering Cultural Aspects in Career Decisions

• 37:24 Assessing the Human Aspect of Job Decisions

• 42:28 Defining Product Marketing

• 45:25 Differences in Product Marketing Across Regions

• 47:53 The Importance of Company Culture in Product Marketing

• 48:24 The Power of Podcasts

• 51:36 Recommended Podcasts

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