About this podcast
Welcome to Office Hours presented by ProMazo. Getting that first job and succeeding as a young professional can often be a daunting, scary and difficult process. It can often feel overwhelming and like you going at it all alone.
Well we're here to help and be your guide throughout the whole young professional career cycle from career discovery to getting your first job and succeeding once you nab that first role. In each episode, we'll sit down with some of the world's top business leaders and entrepreneurs to give you the inside track on how they became successful. Office Hours is a masterclass on how to navigate your early career, gain the skills you need to get to the next level and identify the tools to discover where you want to go.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 103 episodes
- SXSW: Former Chief Technology Officer - Justin Bankston · 43 minYour degree isn’t what determines whether or not you design a meaningful career. What matters more is if you can use curiosity, courage, and community to navigate the obstacles…
- TransUnion: SVP Global Technology - Monique Nolk · 46 minMotivated to make a broader impact, Monique Nolk transitioned to TransUnion as the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Planning, and Transformation for Global Technology to enrich…
- Kodak: Former CTO - Terry Taber · 51 minWhat does it really take to stay with one company for four decades—and actually thrive? For former Kodak CTO Terry Taber, the answer lies in resilience, long-term vision, and…
- The Magnum Ice Cream Company: CIO, Americas - Michael Friedlander · 48 minTechnology is at the heart of business transformation, and Michael Friedlander’s career is a testament to how IT strategy can shape the future of multinational organizations. As…
- P33: Chief Operating Officer - Nuwan Samaraweera · 35 minDid you know you can negotiate for your first job? Nuwan Samaraweera, the Chief Operating Officer at P33, shares some intriguing tips on advocating for ourselves through our…
- Lobby Capital: Founding Partner - David Hornik · 1 h 2 minDavid Hornick, Founding Partner at Lobby Capital, has built a career defined by genuine relationships, long-term curiosity, and staying useful in every stage of work. In this…
- A-Street Capital: Co-Founder & Managing Director - Marc Sternberg · 45 minHave you ever thought about how important it is to have fun in college? Marc Sternberg, co-founder and managing director of A Street Capital, reminds us about the human need to…
- MongoDB: Former Chief Product Officer - Sahir Azam · 49 minHave you ever wondered how your career decisions can influence your future success? Sahir Azam, the former Chief Product Officer at MongoDB and a Partner at Index Ventures…
- Techstars: Managing Director Emeritus - Matt Kozlov · 25 minOne of the most valuable steps in any career journey is connecting with mentors, but for many young professionals, it can be difficult to identify who is the right mentor, in any…
- Utz Brands: EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - Theresa Shea · 52 minLeadership isn’t just about chasing titles or climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, it’s defined by how you show up for others and lead with empathy. Theresa Shea, the EVP…
- General Mills: Executive Leader - Kristin Witt · 50 minBuilding a career in retail leadership takes more than just showing up. Kristin Witt, an executive leader at General Mills, shares how important it is to develop communication…
- Uber: Head of Global Workplace Operations - Luis Morejon · 50 minHave you ever felt like you’ve outgrown the path you’re on? Luis Morejon, Head of Global Workplace Operations at Uber, shares what it really takes to reinvent yourself, again and…
- Utz Brands: CEO - Howard Friedman · 46 minWhat if the biggest risk is playing it too safe? Howard Friedman, CEO of Utz Brands, shares how saying "yes" to hard jobs and uncertain paths accelerated his growth. He explains…
- PPG: Global IT Director - Laura Harshberger · 47 minHave you ever wondered how stepping outside your comfort zone can open doors you never imagined? Laura Harshberger, the Global Information Technology Director at PPG, shares how…
- Oracle: Former Group VP, Oracle AI - Miranda Nash · 48 minThere’s no single roadmap to building a great career—just ask Miranda Nash. She’s the former SVP of Product Management at Oracle, but her path wasn’t exactly a straight line…
- Kaiser Permanente: Executive Director, Digital Content & AI - Art Klein · 49 minHave you ever wondered if a winding, unconventional path could still lead to success? Art Klein, the Executive Director of Digital Content and AI products at Kaiser Permanente…
- SHRM: Chief Transformation Officer - Andy Biladeau · 39 minKnowing how to think on your feet and staying open to change beats having a perfect plan every time on the road to success. Andy Biladeau, the Chief Transformation Officer at…
- Walgreens: Former EVP and Global Chief Medical Officer - Kevin Ban · 1 h 11 minDo you wonder if you can pursue your own interests in the corporate world? Have you ever worried that your successes are only going to count if they involve titles and money?…
- TechUnited: Vice President, Strategy & Operations - Jasmine Ward · 42 minShould you be taking that job while you're studying in college? More importantly, how can you balance studying and working at the same time? While it can be difficult to balance…
- Cox Enterprises: Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture - Dane Bamburry · 52 minIt can be scary to realize careers aren’t predictable. But, discovering them is part of the journey. Dane Bamburry, the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture at Cox…







