Your Dream Job is a Cold Email Away | Arteen Arabshahi | TEDxCSUN

Venture capitalist and poet Arteen Arabshahi of Fika Ventures details his untraditional path to venture capital and describes what he calls a "confidence distortion field”- believing in yourself more than may feel comfortable- and how to leverage that practice into your first professional step.
Arteen is obsessed with efficiency. He was first drawn to tech after seeing the profound and widespread impact one could make by streamlining antiquated industries and now loves working with founders who are taking innovative approaches to solving large problems. Arteen is currently a venture capitalist at Fika Ventures, a boutique seed fund in LA he helped form. Before Fika, he was #2 at Karlin Ventures, an LA-based early stage venture fund. Prior to becoming a venture capitalist, Arteen launched BuiltInLA.com and worked at Techstars Chicago, one of the places where he now mentors.
Beyond startups, Arteen explores much of what LA has to offer. On a typical weekend, he’ll either be on a hike, at a concert, or at an open mic poetry slam. He is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a board member for multiple TEDx communities, and an active supporter of TWLOHA, a non-profit raising awareness for those struggling with mental health.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ellazhao9300]

"if you are qualified, then you are not reaching high enough" wow well said

[@ericlee6884]

这句真的说的太好了

[@zeomatrix3053]

@@ericlee6884 How could someone understand you...?

[@mharteis9658]

@@zeomatrix3053 用谷歌翻译

[@khabibkhabibov1016]

I didn’t get it, what does it mean?

[@jatinmamtani8141]

I'm going to save you all time: HE's not telling any specific method. He's basically motivating you in the entire video, to take chances and send out cold emails. If you want to be motivated, watch it. If you're searching for the technique that gives you edge over other competitors, go somewhere else.

[@alwaysattractinggreatthings]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@alanoudabdullah3305]

Thank you

[@ki5ngau]

I am 49 years old and today I just learned something new ans inspirational. Learn something new everyday.

[@Tmonsterism]

wow - great job holding it together when you forgot the next line of the poem! Impressive .

[@marissalanoff5574]

one of the best ted talks i've ever seen!

[@LaurenWong12]

Super inspiring. I love making my own luck. Great job Arteen!

[@AK-ic3fu]

Lauren Wong hi

[@lemlist]

Great talk! Couldn't agree more! Personalization and being human is key!

[@marinazavalasanchez]

loved this talk!

[@changwoolim8050]

Well thought and well delivered 👌

[@dossube]

...And it ended even more beautifully...BRILLIANT!

[@VernalScott]

Excellent teller of truth. Thank you.

[@isaiaharagon3616]

one of my favorite TED Talks of all time

[@TheaHo]

Very great video. I love your talk! Hopefully there will be more useful videos like this in the future❤

[@simplyredislandgirl]

Interesting talk!👍

[@ericlee6884]

great talk. as a graduate student I'm really impressed

[@whellockroad]

Iranians, great people, and Arteen's a perfect example.

[@tiffanyvalencia8415]

خیلی ممنون

[@ahmadsarwar6814]

Hope this works in 2020

[@effectivecomments9776]

the truth expressed in simplicity

[@clarklandry]

spot on

[@samhines6355]

Good advice!

[@mr.anfieldfootball]

thank you for this homie

[@personalbranding292]

Never underestimate the taking FIRST DAY

[@Feargamelioncheetahs]

I'd keep 1000 miles away

[@alexp247365]

After 12 years of hustle learning a unicorn technical skillset in the financial sector, I've finally attained.....mediocrity!

[@sonjak8265]

that is all that the financial sector deserve. find an interest outside your work, and devote your free time and passion to that interest.

[@ishaandhruv]

great talk but little to no hard knowledge....

[@dashcan8479]

Very sad what happened to Iran, and that Iranians cannot go back and save their country from the insanity.

[@cansam2905]

too much blabbing

[@stevepd1]

I thought I was the only one. I really didn't enjoy this talk at all.

[@sartainja]

👎🏻🍋😖