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Being the assistant manager at Olive Garden does not mean you can open your own restaurant. I think that experience at IBM might help in some instances, but it
by byoung2 17y ago
Being the assistant manager at Olive Garden does not mean you can open your own restaurant. I think that experience at IBM might help in some instances, but it probably didn't translate well to the startup mentality.
- vaksel 17y agoI wouldn't discount it, as completely irrelevant. It probably got him that first coverage, and helped convince the VCs over the edge to fund them.
- skolor 17y agoNo, it doesn't mean you can open your own restaurant, but it means you have at least an idea of how a successful restaurant is run, rather than just starting a business because you're a good cook. Its not my path (Go out, get job, learn how to do things there, start own business), but it definitely brings some advantages with it.
- Slzr 17y agoAccording to the "Richest man in Babylon" its very relevant to have experience on any field before starting up a business