Scott McKeon is the co-founder of Espresso Displays. In this episode, he reflects on the university experiences that helped him move from civil engineering into the startup world.
Exchange, extracurricular projects and nonprofit work in Nepal gave Scott room to explore interests beyond his degree. His story is a practical example of initiative compounding: one experience built the confidence and relationships needed to pursue the next, eventually helping him commit to Espresso.
Episode takeaways#
- University can be more valuable when it becomes a place to test interests, not only complete subjects.
- Exchange can create the distance needed to reset routines and see new possibilities.
- Asking whether an opportunity can be adapted to your interests can be more powerful than waiting for a perfect option.
- Small, self-directed projects can build the confidence needed to take a much larger professional risk.
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