Sophie Novati reflects on her time at Facebook, stating, "The energy was buzzing early Facebook. There were so many people just trying to build and ship cool stuff." This captures the vibrant and enthusiastic culture that characterized the company during its formative years.
She expresses, "At Facebook and Nextdoor, I was probably one of 15 people who was a woman, and that ratio just didn’t feel right." Novati's experience highlights the challenges faced by women in the tech industry and her drive to create more inclusive opportunities.
On the impact of her former boss, she recalls, "It was 2am on one night in 2011 when Zuckerberg was 'hanging out with all the interns,' including playing a couple of chess matches with Novati. This interaction emphasized the company’s relaxed and approachable culture.
Regarding Formation, Novati mentions, "Now, over 1,300 job seekers have enlisted Formation's help to get a seat at the table - on average, they've landed a $127,286 pay rise in the process." This statistic underscores the effectiveness of her services in helping job seekers advance their careers.
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