The First Rung

The First Rung

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The First Rung episodes

  • Why move 9000km for your first job?? - Joe Wear

    In our latest episode, Justus & Kiran sit down with Joe, who just moved back from Korea where his first rung journey led him to manage growth activities for an AI search startup taking on Google. We discussed the detailed story of how Joe got into startups as an intern courier, and how he worked his way up to management, all while studying full-time at university. From placements and graduate offers at Accenture to associate roles at globally leading technology accelerators this is a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to miss.

    As always, sit back, relax and enjoy!

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    • Guest Details: Joe Wear
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephwear/
      • 46 min
    • Why leave Silicon Valley?? - Annina Hanlon

      In this episode, your hosts Justus & Kiran will be interviewing Annina who works on the Product team at N26. Join us as we dive into Annina’s first rung journey and her international work experiences. From learning to code in Silicon Valley, securing internships at HP, and all the way across the pond into product roles in scaling Berlin startups including Myo and N26.

      As always, sit back, relax and enjoy!

      Follow us: https://twitter.com/thefirstrungpod

      More info and resources here: https://bit.ly/TheFirstRungNotion

      29 min
    • Why stand outside Parliament?? - Justus Beyer
      In this episode, your host Kiran will be interviewing Justus (yes his co-host). They will pick up where they left off in episode 2, diving into Justus’ varied career path and adventurous journey into the world of politics, wanderlust health care and now venture capital. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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      31 min
    • Why reject Google?? - Kiran Arokiasamy
      In this, the first episode of The First Rung, our host Justus is interviewing his co-host Kiran, Director of Accelerate ME and Campus Partner at Entrepreneur First. They will be discussing how to start your job search, how to pick between competing placement offers, and what working in a startup for a placement might be like for you!
      Link to Community Page: https://bit.ly/TheFirstRungNotion
      32 min
    • Trailer

      Welcome to the First Rung Trailer. In this super short intro your hosts Justus and Kiran will be telling you more about our new podcast and online community.

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      3 min

    About The First Rung

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    A podcast🎙️ & online community 🤝 brought to you by Kiran & Justus about getting into early-stage alternative careers 💼. Get on your career ladder!