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“After graduating in International Relations in 2011, I turned down safe, corporate job offers and instead accepted a position at an 'incubator' in L.A. - a tech word for a team of people who are funded by investors to create apps. I knew the future was digital and that I had to take a risk.” quote by Whitney Wolfe Herd
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“After graduating in International Relations in 2011, I turned down safe, corporate job offers and instead accepted a position at an 'incubator' in L.A. - a tech word for a team of people who are funded by investors to create apps. I knew the future was digital and that I had to take a risk.”

Whitney Wolfe Herd

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Source Interview: Business Insider, 2015

Choosing a risky, innovative path over a safe corporate job can accelerate personal growth and align with future trends.

In simple terms: Risk can lead to greater rewards.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calculated risk.

Themes

career innovation risk taking

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational advice

When to use this quote

  • startup job
  • career pivot
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship future tech personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks align with your values?
  • How will you mitigate potential failure?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to instability and financial loss.

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