In the Loop

Lessons learned from over 15 years in industry with Patrick Smith


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2007 graduate Patrick Smith talks about what has made his work meaningful across different industries, in companies large and small, and in roles from software developer to VP of Engineering.

(01:01) - Research in Motion (RIM; later Blackberry)

(04:40) - Flipp (a consumer app).

(08:41) - Xero (FinTech)

(13:54) - ChargeLab (electric vehicles)

(15:58) - Relay (a neobank)

(23:20) - On the identity crisis of leaders in tech

(25:19) - The role of recruiters and advice on LinkedIn (and resumes)

(31:39) - The role of referrals

(32:26) - The length and impact of internships, and how they may correlate

(35:29) - Mario and Diane wrap up

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In the LoopBy Mario Badr, Diane Horton