
Andrew Dunckelman
Head of Impact and Insights
Google.org
Washington, DC USA
“You can learn just as much from knowing what you don’t want to do in life as what you do want to do.”
Google.org
Washington, DC USA
“You can learn just as much from knowing what you don’t want to do in life as what you do want to do.”
Head of Impact and Insights
I make sure Google's philanthropy efforts create the most impact possible.
I spend a lot of time speaking with partner teams at Google to make sure what we're doing at Google.org aligns with what the rest of the company is doing. It's also my job to understand what's happening in the world. I regularly meet with leaders to see how they're tackling the world's challenges. The third part of my job involves managing and working with my team of 10 people. I help them structure and create programs and investments while also involving myself in their growth as people.
Here's the first step for everyone
Networking is a great way to gain entry into a field or job. Don't be afraid to reach out to people because nine times out of 10, they'll be more than willing to help you. It's also important to remember that connections can be made anywhere. Don't assume that the only way to get your foot in the door at a company is to directly reach out to someone in that company. The connections that have helped me the most have actually been completely unexpected.
"I don't have what it takes to succeed."