Categories: articles

Dave Schappell — “It took me from 1990 to 1998 to actually pursue a job I wanted to be in.”

This is the first of InternMatch’s Find Your Focus speaker series.  Find Your Focus is looking to be the TEDx of student career advice.  We bring executives from top companies around the country including Amazon, HP, Google, Zynga and more to share their unique career insights.

Dave Schappell is a former Amazon product manager, professional poker player, micro-finance industry leader, and current CEO of TeachStreet.com, one of Seattle’s most successful startup companies.  In his presentation, Dave covers everything from the cost-benefits of surfing and smoking pot at the beach, to why he left Amazon even as the company was growing into an e-commerce titan.

Dave covers the tough topics, offering honest insight into why it is so hard to find and pursue a career you love.   We hope you enjoy Dave’s career insights and feel free to share your feedback about the presentation and what you would like to hear more of in the future:

An Intro to Dave Schappell:

Dave Schappell Career Advice

Nathan Parcells

Share
Published by
Nathan Parcells

Recent Posts

How to Get an Accounting Internship With No Experience in 2026

Landing your first accounting internship feels impossible when every posting seems to ask for experience…

6 hours ago

The End of Generic AI Resumes: How ATS Systems Evolved in 2026

The recruitment technology stack has fundamentally shifted. Modern hiring infrastructures now process thousands of applications…

3 days ago

WayUp x Rezi: Resume Building for the Next Generation of Talent

You’ve polished your LinkedIn, networked at career fairs, and applied to dozens of roles, only…

1 week ago

Staffing and Employment Agencies vs. WayUp: Which Is Better for Early-Career Job Seekers in 2026?

Your first internship or entry-level job search is no joke. You're up against hundreds of…

1 month ago

Don’t Just Start a Career. Start Leading One: Why Top Graduates Are Choosing The Operational Strength Program

Why Your First Job Matters More Than Your Starting Salary Your first job out of…

1 month ago

Silence in the Inbox: What to Do When a Recruiter Ghosts You (And How to Move On)

You applied. You followed up. Maybe you even had a solid first-round interview. And then…

1 month ago