Frederic Kerrest, executive vice chairman and co-founder of Okta, observes that aspiring entrepreneurs who start their careers at large companies can learn important lessons and build valuable relationships. Through examples from his early career at Salesforce, he encourages students to identify a growing company, find an awesome manager, and work on strategic projects.
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