# Starting your career in Silicon Valley: advice from the experts > Dustin Moskovitz, Justin Rosenstein, Sam Altman, & Kim-Mai Cutler share insights into industry trends & their personal career-defining experiences. Source: https://asana.com/inside-asana/video-highlights-from-our-intern-qa ## Video highlights from our Intern Q&A We recently hosted our annual summer [Intern Q&A event](https://blog.asana.com/2015/08/founding-to-funding-advice/). Here are some video highlights from the evening we thought you’d enjoy. ## On the deepest intentions of entrepreneurs Founders are often asked, “Why start a company? Why start this company?” Of course there are many reasons. But Sam Altman ventured that while entrepreneurs are often driven by the perceived glamour of startups, they eventually find more fulfillment in pursuing a meaningful mission. ## On choosing a project to work on Opportunity abounds in tech, and it’s a special time in our history. But with opportunity come many choices of what you could be working on, so how should you choose to spend that time and energy? Our panelists agreed that doing the thing that nobody else is doing will drive the most value, regardless of industry, and that working on something you are passionate about (and good at) will drive the most value for your growth. ## On starting your own company Starting your own company can seem glamorous. But there are many factors that you should consider before making the leap — like why you’re doing it and where you can have the most impact. Our panelists agreed that unless you have the answers to those questions, you’re better off joining a company you truly believe in. ## On specialization vs. breadth in your early career [What to focus on in the early years of your career](https://blog.asana.com/2015/08/workstyle-one-game-changing-decision-that-can-shape-your-career/) is a question many new grads face, and often defines their path. Given the pace at which technology and the workforce are changing, going for breadth will allow you to learn faster and find your passion so you can begin to specialize if you choose. ## On early career mistakes Building your career is a big change from a university schedule and course load. Kim-Mai advised attendees to focus on finding work that is satisfying, instead of superficial details like location, brand name, or title. ## On misconceptions about working life We all have a picture in our heads of what it’s like to work in a given industry, but a lot of what we imagine is vastly inaccurate. Some common misconceptions that our panelists had upon embarking on their careers included the idea that most people have it figured out and that hard skills matter more than soft skills. Turns out, neither is true :) Let us know your thoughts on the discussion topics in the comments. Interested in starting your career at Asana? Apply [here](http://www.asana.com/jobs). - [Cómo volver a la oficina y resurgir con Asana en un mundo de trabajo distribuido](/es/inside-asana/reuniting-teams) El equipo de Asana #### Adquisición de Talentos Después de más de un año de atravesar la pandemia sin un horizonte certero, finalmente se avista un probable retorno a la colaboración presencial y a la reunión (y los abrazos) de ... - [Momentos decisivos de la profesión: sesión de preguntas y respuestas con líderes de Asana](/es/inside-asana/career-defining-moments) El equipo de Asana En Asana, estamos comprometidos a apoyar a todos nuestros empleados durante su desarrollo personal y profesional. Creemos que la mejor manera de apoyar el crecimiento profesional ... - [7 consejos para lograr la concentración y reducir las distracciones digitales](/es/inside-asana/finding-focus-reducing-distractions) El equipo de Asana #### Redactor de contenido Del mismo modo en que millones de equipos se adaptan al trabajo remoto de tiempo completo, muchos buscan formas de mantenerse productivos sin comprometer el equilibrio entre el tr ... - [Lideramos el cambio: Cómo nos movemos con el trabajo remoto en Asana](/es/inside-asana/remote-work-leadership) El equipo de Asana El norte de Asana siempre ha sido el bienestar de nuestros empleados y servir a nuestros clientes. A medida que los equipos con presencia global, incluido el nuestro propio, han h ... - [Video highlights from our Intern Q&A](/es/inside-asana/video-highlights-from-our-intern-qa) El equipo de Asana We recently hosted our annual summer Intern Q&A event. Here are some video highlights from the evening we thought you’d enjoy.On the deepest intentions of entrepreneursFounders ar ... - [El equipo de Asana](/inside-asana/team-asana)