
Ellie Symes
Founder & CEO
The Bee Corp
Indianapolis, IN USA
“Find your inner compass and follow it, and you’ll be happy with whatever you do.”
The Bee Corp
Indianapolis, IN USA
“Find your inner compass and follow it, and you’ll be happy with whatever you do.”
Founder & CEO
I manage a company that uses data and technology to help beekeepers keep healthy hives.
I spend most of my time on the operations side of the business to keep the company running. Most of what I work on is to bring money into the company. That includes sales, fundraising, and grant writing. I also manage the team, which involves managing the research and development projects and making sure everyone is happy within the organization.
Here's the first step for college students
Don't worry too much about the perfect career path. Knowing what you want to try now and roughly what you want to do next is good enough. Look for opportunities and don't be afraid to say yes, even if they terrify you. I also recommend finding mentors to help along your journey. Go to meetup groups, attend events, and reach out to people. Be tenacious about it and don't be afraid to try and connect with people because these relationships can be so important at any point on your path.
"You can only make a positive impact in the nonprofit or public sectors."
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