Talking to Your Crush Company
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My name is Ian Tracey, a Computer Science
student at the University of Arizona as well as the
lead intern at Startup Tucson, a premiere
startup incubator here in Tucson, AZ.
I can recall vividly, some years ago when I was undergoing my usual skimming through
Forbes' featured articles and a company named 'Uber' was mentioned in a headline.
I curiously clicked on the article and that initial click transgressed into feverish research.
It was cupid’s arrow and it had pierced my thigh,
deep within my pocket, where my iPhone lie.
Uber - sleek, capable, disruptive.
Uber served as a beacon of innovation for me back then. A
company that fought its way into business, against all odds and
amidst hefty competition. I came to recognize the feat of the execution
of Uber and the brilliance of the people who pulled it off. I was a 16 year old wannapreneur at the time,
with more dreams for the future than profits under my belt.
But now my tendencies have evolved. I find myself working on real
companies with other incredible entrepreneurs amidst my speedy
relocation to Tucson.
More importantly, upon my arrival to Tucson, I quickly discovered that Uber was operational within the city.
I was ecstatic.
I grabbed my iPhone and called an UberX car home
from downtown.
Since then I have been using the service religiously with friends and colleagues and
have been enlightening others at almost every
chance I get.
I can't help but find out where I can go next. With my journey taking me into the depths of the local startup scene and Uber
coming into fruition before my eyes, my ambition and my addiction to startups get the best of me.
I want to help Uber succeed and grow. I want to be a part of the revolution of
transforming the way people commute, explore and play across
some of the greatest cities on earth.
I want to be able to work underneath the mentorship of the amazing people
that have built such an incredible service - however possible.
I was unable to get a solid lead on any internship positions Uber at
Tucson is currently hosting or where students roles currently fit into Uber’s company culture, but I am hoping you can guide me in the right direction.