An End of an Era.
The past three and a half years have been a real school of life. I think that's how it always goes in a job that feels like sitting in the trenches with your mates.
October marked my last days at Contrarian Ventures. I've allowed myself to take the time to reflect on my tenure at the firm and understand what it meant to me. And given that I rarely post anything here, here are a few things I'd like to share.
To be honest, I think I hit the jackpot here. There were many ups and downs, just like any other job, but it felt like being an F1 driver – the highs are very high, and the lows teach more than any degree one can ever take. Ask any F1 driver – regardless of anything, they love that job.
The biggest thanks go to Tomas, who hired me, taught me how to persevere, and, beyond all else, pushed me to be the best version of myself. To Rokas, who showed me what thinking outside the box really means, and to Patrikas, who had my back. To Iohan, who always had n+ layers of thinking, and to the rest of the Contrarian Team, Interns and Family.
The takeaway here is very simple – only the team you work with matters. If you find a good fit, you'll end up doing things that change you, your team, and hopefully, the world. Thank you, guys, for the life-changing experience.
I'll soon be embarking on a new adventure, which I can't wait to start.
P.S. I know the team is always looking for brave minds to intern at the firm. Hit them up. I promise, you won't regret it.
Product Design @ Palantir | CS @ Cornell
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