Breaking Into Startups

With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, this offers an engaging exploration into navigating the dynamic world of working at startups and the journey to get there.

Drawing from his experiences at USC, NSBE, Workday, and launching a hackathon organization for kids, Osagie delves into the essential skills needed as a founding engineer and how college/early career experiences can shape life post-graduation.

He discusses the power of connections in securing desired roles and advocates for "effectuation" – using available resources to achieve your goals.

Exploring the nuances between large corporate environments and startups, Osagie offers invaluable insights into culture-building in smaller companies and the pros and cons of startup life. Additionally, he highlights how leveraging an unlikely resource was instrumental to his growth - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

He also guides audiences in recognizing if a startup career aligns with their aspirations and discusses the significance of diversity in these settings. This will engage your audience with a balanced mix of practical advice and compelling narratives, making your event an inspiring and informative experience.

Intended Audiences*: College Students, Early Career Professionals

* Can be modified for different audiences

After hearing Osagie’s speech your audience will:

• Know the crucial skills needed to break into startups and excel

• Internalize the importance of leveraging existing resources and connections using effectuation

• Determine if working at startup is right for them

• Understand the power of communication and why its essential