Zamir Shukho Of Vibranium VC: 5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Switched Careers

An Interview with Phil La Duke

Do not chase after a higher salary from the start. Eventually, you will get to this point — there are always options within the company to grow. So don’t always follow the money. Look for other things within the job description as well that will fulfill you and interest you in the long term.

According to the US Department of Labor, “The average person will change careers 5–7 times during their working life. Approximately 30% of the total workforce will now change jobs every 12 months.” The statistic is disconcerting for many. After all, we tend to think of our careers as a linear progression of increased skills and (ideally) earning power. We reached out to business professionals who have successfully switched careers in hopes of gleaning bits of their wisdom. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Zamir Shukho.

Zamir is the CEO & Founder of the Vibranium.VC fund. He is a serial entrepreneur who created 10 companies and organizations, a business angel/investor, and an expert in…