I’ve devoted myself to building a culture at Passport that values hard work and rewards accomplishment. The best workplaces constantly evaluate their processes to ensure that they’re effectively balancing the need to accomplish their short-term goals with a laser focus on their long-term vision. What’s one thing you look for in an employer? It’s important to find a workplace that values and respects individualism and solicits and incorporates feedback from employees at every level and function. What book do you recommend to other young leaders? “Choose Yourself!” by James Altucher But sometimes you just have to take a page from Big Sean and Drake and realize that you’re “blessed” to be in the position to stress about those things! It’s easy to let the trees obscure the forest and allow yourself to be swept up in the next deliverable, meeting, quarter-end, or business expansion opportunity. What advice would you give your 21-year-old self? I would tell my “21-year-old self” the same thing I remind myself today: “It’s OKAY to pause and reflect on your accomplishments.” For as long as I can remember, I’ve always concentrated on “the next goal.” I haven’t often taken the time to pause, take a step back, and reflect on the lessons learned along the way. Title : Chief Business Development Officer, Passport Moving from investment banking to the startup world and landing mega clients around the country
He was also the one who fostered my entrepreneurial tendencies and interest in design and technology. I partnered with him five years ago on Tapity and have learned more from him than from anyone. What local Charlotte leader do you look up to? I’ve gotten to know many great leaders in Charlotte but if I’m answering this honestly I would have to say that the one I look up to most is my dad, Todd Olson. In an employee I look for 1) drive to do beyond what is asked of you, to challenge, to innovate 2) personality – you have to be able to work well with people 3) some aptitude for the skills we are looking for but, more importantly, ability and eagerness to learn. What’s one thing you look for in an employer? Since I’m an employer, I’ll flip this on its head. What book do you recommend to other young leaders? “Tribes,” by Seth Godin What advice would you give your 21-year-old self? Overcome imposter syndrome - you will be surprised at how much people want to hear what you have to share Jeremy Olsonĭesigning beautiful apps that are mainstays atop Apple’s rankings What local Charlotte leader do you look up to? Michael Praeger, CEO of AvidXchange. Everyone is responsible for our shared success.
I started BREWPUBLIK because I wanted to create a company where truly everyone has a say, and everyone has control of their own contribution to our goals. What’s one thing you look for in an employer? Ownership.
What book do you recommend to other young leaders? “How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything,” by Dov Seidman 21-year-old Charlie wasn’t ready to just go. What advice would you give your 21-year-old self? Expect more of yourself! The simplest route to accomplishing anything is just to start. Piloting a startup from Charlotte to the heart of Silicon Valley Meet Axios Charlotte’s first 30 Under 30: Charlie Mulligan The honorees include leaders at both startups and Fortune 500 companies, app designers and soda artisans, real estate rainmakers and writers. What emerged is a true cross-section of our city.
You, our readers, submitted scores of names. Our team discussed, debated and dissected the nominees for weeks before arriving at this list. The Agenda set out to recognize 30 people who have made an impact on Charlotte before the age of 30. Young people are rushing into the city and leaving an indelible mark on Charlotte’s business, philanthropy, sports, food and music. Cheers to the young innovators making things happen and pushing Charlotte forward!įor years, Charlotte’s growth and culture were dominated by the “ rich uncles” who ran the city’s big banks. OrthoCarolina would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the 30 Under 30 class of 2016.
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