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Taking off in +Tech

Taking off in +Tech

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Taking off in Tech where we ask U-M alumni specific questions about their tech careers ranging from their experience securing their first role to how they’ve stayed current in an ever changing landscape. You’ll get to hear from a variety of alums who’ve worked as product marketers or product managers to C-suite executives in tech strategy roles.


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Episodes
  • The Intersection of Business, Tech, and Risk Management with Abhishek Roy

    The Intersection of Business, Tech, and Risk Management with Abhishek Roy
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of Taking off in +Tech, we sit down with U-M alum Abhishek Roy, Managing Director in the Risk and Compliance practice at Protiviti. Abhishek shares his journey from earning an MBA at the Ross School of Business to navigating the evolving world of consulting, where AI and data are reshaping risk and compliance in banking. We dive into the impact of COVID-19 on consulting, business and technology in financial services, and key career advice for aspiring consultants. Whether you're exploring an MBA, considering a career in financial services, or curious about the future of AI in risk management, tune in for Abhi’s insights!

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    29 mins
  • Joe Sipher on Entrepreneurship, Innovation in AI, and Career Pivots

    Joe Sipher on Entrepreneurship, Innovation in AI, and Career Pivots
    Apr 23 2025

    How does an English major with no tech background become a leader in mobile computing and a serial entrepreneur? In this episode of Taking off in Tech, we sit down with U-M alum Joe Sipher, CEO and Founder of Doodle Buddy Labs. Joe shares his unconventional journey to where he is now, having helped build multi-billion-dollar companies like Palm and Handspring. Today, Joe is currently working on HealthScout, an innovative app designed to empower patients to navigate the complex healthcare system. By consolidating health records and providing easy-to-understand explanations, HealthScout helps users make informed decisions about their care and costs. For more info check out healthscout.co.


    We explore the challenges of launching startups, the evolution of mobile tech, and the role of AI in shaping the future. Plus, Joe offers career advice for students and professionals navigating an ever-changing tech landscape. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on seizing opportunities, adapting to change, and making an impact in tech!


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    30 mins
  • Strategy and Shifts: How Curiosity and Adaptability Fueled Nazila Mathari’s Journey in Tech

    Strategy and Shifts: How Curiosity and Adaptability Fueled Nazila Mathari’s Journey in Tech
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode of Taking Off in +Tech, we sit down with U-M alum Nazila Mathari, now a Product Delivery Manager at Bloomberg in NYC. From her early days moving between countries to becoming an early web enthusiast, Nazila shares how adaptability and curiosity have shaped her tech career, from consulting to startups, and now leading cross-functional product teams at Bloomberg. Tune in to hear Nazila discuss her various roles in the Tech industry, and her honest advice for what it really means to build a non-linear, evolving career.

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    24 mins
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