Join Kari Morin and A.J. Riebli as they catch up with David Zemke for an hour of looking back and looking forward.
The conversation covers a range of topics including college life, favorite classes, sports, career in interactive entertainment media, moving to Portugal, and daily life in Europe. It also delves into challenges faced after graduation and personal growth. The speakers share fond memories, experiences, and insights from their post-graduation journey. The conversation revolves around the impact of Santa Clara University and the life lessons learned from the Jesuit education. It delves into the experiences of reconnecting with Santa Clara, reflecting on life lessons, and sharing parting thoughts and anticipation for the upcoming reunion.

Takeaways

• Life after graduation
• Career in interactive entertainment media
• Moving to Portugal and living in Europe
• Challenges and personal growth Life lessons from Santa Clara
• The impact of Jesuit education

Chapters

• 00:00 Living in Portugal and Daily Life
• 37:16 Reconnecting with Santa Clara
• 50:07 Life Lessons and Reflections
• 01:03:29 Parting Thoughts and Reunion

In this episode of Crossing the Alameda, hosts A.J. Riebli and Charles Michelet reconnect with fellow Santa Clara University alum Holly Rollo. They discuss Holly's journey from her time at Santa Clara to her current adventures sailing around the world. Holly shares insights on personal growth, the importance of seizing opportunities, and the lessons learned from her career in tech and cybersecurity. The conversation also touches on memorable college experiences, the value of community, and the challenges and triumphs of navigating life changes. In this engaging conversation, Holly Rollo shares her journey through the B2B tech industry, the inspiration behind her business book, and the importance of developing a cohesive go-to-market strategy. She discusses the merging functions of sales, marketing, and customer success, and emphasizes the need for self-discovery and breaking free from self-limiting thoughts. Holly reflects on her sabbatical, the lessons learned from parenting, and her passion for sailing, which she documents on her YouTube channel. The conversation concludes with a fun Fast Five segment, where Holly shares her aspirations and insights on life.