Tim Jenkins
CEO
4INFO
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Growing up in a blue-collar town, everyone assumed I'd take a factory job rather than go to college.
I got a full academic scholarship to the University of Cincinnati.
I started with a minor in computer science and left school as a programmer.
I wrote computer audit programs for KPMG before moving into an operating role at Apple.
Going to work for Apple was one of the defining moments in my life; they really invested in me.
I wanted overseas experience, so Apple sent me to London to join the team developing e-trading.
After that, I moved to Paris. I think my most valuable experiences were the ones I had overseas.
I took my first CEO position at a small software company a few years ago.
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Education
High School
Career
CEO
I build teams that can do the impossible.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Sports
Building Things
Day to Day
Every day, I'm pulling teams of people together to solve seemingly impossible problems.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
If you don't come from a good, strong financial background, you're probably going to have a total lack of understanding of the economics governing your own industry. Down the line, you can get out of your comfort zone and dip into marketing or operations, but start with that finance degree.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"I don't think your product has long-term viability. I don't see the market opportunity. I don't see how you could scale this technology."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
