Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.8: Max Jones on The Future of Non-Uni Career Paths скачать в хорошем качестве

Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.8: Max Jones on The Future of Non-Uni Career Paths

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth engages with Max Jones, the 20-year-old founder of Zeroo Degrees. They delve into Max's inspiring journey from leaving his dream job at Perfect Ted to creating a supportive network for young people who choose not to attend university. They discuss topics such as building personal brands, the importance of mentoring, and how companies can better attract and support non-graduate talent. Max shares insights on the evolving landscape of traditional education paths and emphasizes the value of alternative routes to career success, particularly in the startup ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction to the 20-Year-Old Founder 00:34 Max Jones' Background and Career Beginnings 01:16 Journey at Perfect Ted 07:10 Building a Personal Brand with Steven Bartlett 10:01 Challenges and Rewards of Consistency 11:29 The Importance of Personal Branding for Companies 13:40 Founding Zero Degrees and Its Mission 14:50 The Value of Mentorship and Startup Experience 19:15 Zero Degrees: A New Path for School Leavers 22:53 Rethinking Traditional Education Routes 24:14 The Social Aspect of Networking 24:31 Challenging the Necessity of Degrees 25:17 Supporting Non-Graduate Talent 26:30 Modernizing Commercial Real Estate 27:56 Government and Industry Roles 30:06 Leveraging LinkedIn for Personal Branding 37:13 Consistency and Value in Content Creation 43:12 Evolving School-to-Career Pathways 45:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts