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B-Stock is so excited to welcome Jiarui Wang to the Product team this summer! As a summer teammate, we know Jiarui will be an incredible asset to the company. Jiarui is studying Quantitative Economics at UCLA. Learn a bit more about Jiarui and see their answers to some questions below.
Q: What are you most excited to learn at B-Stock?
I’m excited to learn how to use data to improve user experience by choosing the right product features.
Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? (Or still want to be!)
I wanted to be a lawyer when I was a kid.
Q: What is one piece of advice you’ve been given that has stuck?
One piece of advice I have been given that has stuck with me is to talk to as many people as possible and listen to their advice and story.
Q: Where can people find you after work or school?
At the swimming pool, I like to swim.
Q: What is a hidden talent of yours?
A hidden talent of mine is that I can surf.
Q: What plays in the background while you work (music genre, podcast, news)?
I prefer not to play anything. Silence improves my concentration and focus.
Q: Where would you go with unlimited PTO?
With unlimited PTO, I would go to Hawaii. I like the beach and the ocean.
Q: What do you do when you’re stuck creatively? How do you get the creative juices flowing?
When I’m stuck creatively, I will try to do other things and come back later.
Q: What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re proud of?
I’m proud of everything I have right now.
Q: What is one thing you hope to contribute to B-Stock?
I want to bring my skills in data analysis to help B-Stock optimize products and improve user experience, which will contribute to the growth of B-Stock overall.
If you’re interested in B-Stock’s internship program, please contact [email protected] or reach out on LinkedIn!
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