Friday, March 12, 2021
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Off Campus Location
Alum Connection: Nancy Xiao, President at Mason
There are many misconceptions about the tech industry, one being that you need a specialized education in order to find a meaningful career in tech. Join the LSA Opportunity Hub on Friday, March 12th for a special Alum Connections session with Nancy Xiao (English ‘14). Nancy will unravel myths and misconceptions about the industry, share her journey from LSA to President of hardware and software company Mason, and talk about her experiences working at Duo Security and Facebook. In addition, Nancy will share the myriad of roles that exist in the tech industry and tips on how to set yourself apart during interviews.
About Nancy:
Nancy is currently the President at Mason, a YCombinator graduate with $25M in Series A funding. She was previously at Facebook for 5+ years working in product management and product marketing within the Oculus and Parse teams. She received a dual degree from LSA and Ross studying English with a minor in Chinese and Business. Her experience spans virtual reality, gaming, advertising, mobile technology, and hardware. She loves a good read from Literati paired with a Zingerman's brownie!
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM undergraduate LSA student
Interested in pursuing a career in tech
Curious about how your LSA degree can translate into a career in tech
What you’ll gain by attending:
Take advantage of a special opportunity to network with an established tech professional
Get an understanding of projects and experiences you can create while an undergrad to set yourself apart in the interview process
Gain a first-hand perspective on the power of the UM network and how you can leverage alums to gain valuable advice
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
There are many misconceptions about the tech industry, one being that you need a specialized education in order to find a meaningful career in tech. Join the LSA Opportunity Hub on Friday, March 12th for a special Alum Connections session with Nancy Xiao (English ‘14). Nancy will unravel myths and misconceptions about the industry, share her journey from LSA to President of hardware and software company Mason, and talk about her experiences working at Duo Security and Facebook. In addition, Nancy will share the myriad of roles that exist in the tech industry and tips on how to set yourself apart during interviews.
About Nancy:
Nancy is currently the President at Mason, a YCombinator graduate with $25M in Series A funding. She was previously at Facebook for 5+ years working in product management and product marketing within the Oculus and Parse teams. She received a dual degree from LSA and Ross studying English with a minor in Chinese and Business. Her experience spans virtual reality, gaming, advertising, mobile technology, and hardware. She loves a good read from Literati paired with a Zingerman's brownie!
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM undergraduate LSA student
Interested in pursuing a career in tech
Curious about how your LSA degree can translate into a career in tech
What you’ll gain by attending:
Take advantage of a special opportunity to network with an established tech professional
Get an understanding of projects and experiences you can create while an undergrad to set yourself apart in the interview process
Gain a first-hand perspective on the power of the UM network and how you can leverage alums to gain valuable advice
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
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| Location: | Virtual |
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| Event Type: | Livestream / Virtual |
| Tags: | Alum Connections, Alumni, Networking, Professional Development, Tech, Technology |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from LSA Opportunity Hub |
