Each episode as part of The Working Journal: MBA Alex Rose and Tyler Olsen will recap their week as MBA students at the University of Utah and introduce you to the students, faculty, alumni, and staff that you most need to know. Join us as we take you through two years of school, one episode at a time.

This week, Black McClary—a senior product manager at WeWork—joins us to discuss the intersection of tech, Utah, and “product”.

Hear how Blake started his career in tech and how taking a chance on himself led him his current path.

Show Notes:

Weekly Recap:

* The hosts: 

* Alex Rose (LinkedIn)

* Tyler Olsen (LinkedIn)

Guest Black McCleary:

* Blake McClary (LinkedIn)

* Blake McClary (Twitter)

* Silicon Slopes

* Silicon Slopes Chapters (website)

* Silicon Slopes Events (website)

* Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2019 (website)

* WeWork—Utah Location (website)

* teem: Space Scheduling & Workplace Analysis (website)

* Powered by We (website)

* WeWork acquires Utah software startup Teem for a reported $100 million —Venture Beat

* Instructure (website)

Our theme song for this episode is RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Disclaimer:

Just in case it wasn’t clear, this podcast isn’t an official product of the University of Utah. We (Alex and Tyler) are in no way incentivized or compensated by the University of Utah for the creation/publication of this show (it’s a bummer, we know…). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show (or on our website) belong to us (and sometimes our guests). They do not reflect those of the University of Utah, its programs, faculty or staff.