On Starting Careers and Transitioning Into the Tech World:Heather Park: I've actually always been in a digital advertising space...I think it's just really about being open and adaptable and having a zest for learning more.Four years ago, people would've looked at you like you're crazy...for selling someone's gently used gorgeous dress online, and now, at Gilt, we sold a car, a thirty-thousand dollar car off an iPhone."Be really open to change.Alisa Gould-Simon: I started as a fashion journalist.Building your network is one of the most important things in building your career.On Learning From Each Other:Park: Never underestimate how much people want to share what they know.Elizabeth Francis:Be a sponge...Observe...There's always an opportunity to learn.On Hiring/Making It In The Tech World:Park:It's about finding people who are interested in the space right now.Gould-Simon: The persistence element is very important.You have to use your gut...it takes a lot to get a start up off the ground.In an interview speak about the unique aspects of the company or person you're meeting with.Francis:Show that you're a genuine person with a personality.[Photo cred: Will Fenstermaker/Fashionista]
On Starting Careers and Transitioning Into the Tech World:
Heather Park: I've actually always been in a digital advertising space...I think it's just really about being open and adaptable and having a zest for learning more.
Four years ago, people would've looked at you like you're crazy...for selling someone's gently used gorgeous dress online, and now, at Gilt, we sold a car, a thirty-thousand dollar car off an iPhone.
"Be really open to change.
Alisa Gould-Simon: I started as a fashion journalist.
Building your network is one of the most important things in building your career.
On Learning From Each Other:
Park: Never underestimate how much people want to share what they know.
Elizabeth Francis: Be a sponge...Observe...There's always an opportunity to learn.
On Hiring/Making It In The Tech World:
Park:It's about finding people who are interested in the space right now.
Gould-Simon: The persistence element is very important.
You have to use your gut...it takes a lot to get a start up off the ground.
In an interview speak about the unique aspects of the company or person you're meeting with.
Francis:Show that you're a genuine person with a personality.
[Photo cred: Will Fenstermaker/Fashionista]
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