Embracing Change: Lessons from a William & Mary Computer Science Graduate

In his commencement address for the Computer Science Department at the College of William & Mary, Dave Sobel, a proud graduate of thedepartment, shares his personal journey and insights with the class of 2024. He reflects on the importance of advocating for oneself, investing in relationships, and embracing change in order to navigate through successes and failures. Dave discusses his experiences from his time at college, where he learned the value of self-advocacy and building deep relationships with peers. He emphasizes the significance of investing time and effort in friendships, as they can lead to opportunities and personal growth. Through anecdotes from his career, Dave highlights the impact of personal relationships on professional success. He shares how his connections and investments in people have played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial journey and career transitions.  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.