First Jobs

First jobs are certainly learning experiences. Ben + Sol discuss their first jobs, what it meant to them, and how this can influence the rest of one's career. Karen Semone joins to share her career journey and how it led her to the world of content and innovation. Patterns of Work is produced by Trope Publishing Co.

Show Notes

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<p>For imaginative business minds who appreciate stories of careers unfolding—in sometimes unexpected ways— with Ben Edwards and Sol Sender is the salve for the same-old, same-old.</p>

<p><b>About Ben</b></p>

<p>Ben has led product, design, marketing and technology teams—as publisher of The Economist online, as head of corporate marketing at IBM, as IBM’s chief communications officer, and as a vice president of product management at PayPal. Ben is passionate about building environments in which teams can learn, and is a student of lean practices and agile methods.</p>

<p><b>About Sol</b></p>

<p>Best known for his historic work leading the development of the Obama 2008 brand identity, Sol has spent more than 20 years as a multidisciplinary creative leader and agency executive, bridging design, technology, and strategy to strengthen his clients’ brands and accelerate their business growth. His creative philosophy is focused on closing the gap between brand promise and all aspects of organizational performance.</p>

What is Patterns of Work?

Trope Publishing Co. presents a new podcast for imaginative business minds who appreciate stories of careers unfolding—in sometimes unexpected ways. We spend so much of our lives navigating our careers—doing work, being at work, getting hired, getting fired, getting promoted. Ben Edwards and Sol Sender share stories of their experiences and are joined by guests who discuss their paths to success.