Kicking off 'Still Peaking' with a deep dive into the journey of Eric Han. From his roots in a small Montana town to managerial stints at Bain & Company, Eric's career is nothing short of dynamic. His pivot led him to startups like Clubhouse and Cypherwallet (YC W22), and now he's the Director of Commerce at CommerceHub while also dabbling as an angel investor.
Though now embedded in these high-flying roles, Eric faced his fair share of hurdles at Brown University, grappling with the demands of an Ivy League and navigating uncharted career waters with little guidance.
In this episode, we touch upon:
00:00 Growing up in Montana and navigating high school
04:28 Brown University and dating in college
13:01 The thought process (or lack thereof) behind his internship selections.
17:44 Why Eric stayed at Bain for 5 years
21:14 6 hellish months in private equity
26:37 Finally leaving Bain for Clubhouse
34:34 Working in web3 at CypherWallet (YC '22)
36:46 Reflecting on his career, consulting learning speed vs startups
39:38 Is it worth working at a big name or just going straight to startups
43:26 On finding the right life partner and success
Tune in to understand the twists and turns of Eric's career path and the essence of continuously pushing your limits. If you're trying to figure out a path from corporate to startups, this is for you.
Eric's TikTok: / lepomjames
🎙 about the podcast
Trying something new can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff- not knowing if you'll fly or fall. Ironically, I'm also afraid of heights. But the scary things are usually the most important. That's why I started "Still Peaking". This podcast spotlights folks who took those leaps of faith. We're talking career shifts, diving into uncharted waters, healing broken relationships-the works. Life's definitely not handing out any manuals, and we're all just...winging it, figuring it out as we brave those heights. I hope these stories provide a bit of solace, or perhaps kindle that spark in you to chase your dreams, because we're all still peaking.
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