About this episode

David Hornik discusses career development and the importance of relationships and curiosity in professional growth.

David Hornick, Founding Partner at Lobby Capital, has built a career defined by genuine relationships, long-term curiosity, and staying useful in every stage of work. In this episode, Dave talks through how to approach work when you’re early in your career and still figuring it all out. He shares how small points of connection, consistent curiosity, and helping others can open unexpected doors—and why none of those things require a title or a resume. From showing up to a professor’s office i...

People in this episode

Guest: David Hornik

Topics covered

• career development
• networking
• professional growth
• mentorship
• curiosity

Keywords

• career
• relationships
• curiosity
• networking
• mentorship
• professional growth
• unexpected opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lobby Capital

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