First Gen College Student, Army to Fortune 500 CEO via MBA, Angelo’s Story
Join us for an insightful conversation with Angelo Adams, First generation college student and President of Zipcar, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from the U.S. Army to becoming the CEO of a leading car-sharing company in the US. In this episode, Soojin Kwon, former Dean of Michigan Ross Admissions, interviews Angelo and understands how he transitioned from military service to pursuing an MBA at Michigan Ross School of Business, the challenges he faced in business school, and how he navigated his career post-MBA. From his first role at Johnson & Johnson to leading teams at Otis and Zipcar, Angelo offers invaluable advice on leadership, career transitions, and the power of personal branding. Get actionable insights and inspiration, whether you're an aspiring MBA student, a transitioning veteran, or someone aiming for leadership roles in the corporate world.
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Chapters:
0:00 Podcast Preview
1:06 Intro
1:32 Start of Podcast
1:45 Choosing the Army: First Career Step After College
2:50 Building Leadership Confidence in the Army
4:08 From Army to MBA
6:08 Why MBA
9:34 MBA Experience: Expectations vs. Reality
10:06 Overcoming Challenges in Business School
13:33 Landing My First Job After MBA
16:44 The Brand Manager Role at Johnson & Johnson
19:57 Was MBA worth it?
22:03 Otis to Zipcar - Brand Management to General Management
24:54 The power of your LinkedIn profile
26:16 Navigating Major Career Struggles
29:05 Main hurdle in transitioning from Manager to Leadership role
29:41 My Supoerpowers
32:38 Rapid-Fire Questions with Angelo
36:23 What I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self
37:24 Advice to prospective MBA students
40:36 Closing Thoughts
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