Ageism in Tech, Career Evolution, and Creating Comedy Content With Corporate Bro

It Gets Late Early: Career Tips for Tech Employees in Midlife and Beyond

We're bringing back some comic relief of the highest order by republishing one of the all-time most downloaded episodes of It Gets Late Early, featuring genius comedian Ross Pomerantz, aka Corporate Bro (or just Corp).

If you’re newer here, you probably haven’t heard Ross’s take on getting older in general or in the ageist tech industry…and trust me, you’re gonna wanna fix that. Like, now.

If you don’t know Ross, his persona of Corporate Bro is pretty much legendary in the tech world. After spending a few years in the tech sales trenches, he has been putting out comedic videos satirizing the world of sales and tech and has amassed a massive social media following. He currently partners with brands as huge as Salesforce and DocuSign, delivers keynotes, and advises tech companies.

Since we recorded this episode, Ross has also become a podcaster. He puts out the absolutely hilarious show “Demoted” alongside co-host comedian Corporate Natalie. Definitely check it out - it’s one of my favorites.

If you aren’t into profanity (or are listening around kids), don’t enjoy sarcasm or dark humor, or are easily offended, fair warning: this episode is NOT for you, and we’ll catch you next time.

So, thanks for letting me hit the easy button for a little summer break while also delivering to you an absolute gem of an episode - either for the first time or for another round.

"I do think leadership and experience are often underappreciated. It can be a huge difference-maker in tech in motivating people and giving them perspective and wise words, whatever it may be, but also even catharsis and therapy to the younger folks."

- Ross Pomerantz

In This Episode:

-Why Ross thinks tech companies are youth-dominated

-Where will Corporate Bro be in ten years? Hint: maybe drop the “Bro”

-How Ross’s humor plays differently with Gen Z vs. older people

-Ross’s feelings about facing ageism - and his first “ism”

-How Ross works well with both younger and older people alike

-Ross’s experience in producing "Sales are Dope" (S.A.D.)

-Ross’s true feelings on influencers and TikTok

-What Taylor Swift and Ross have in common

-How Ross feels about getting older

-Where Ross thinks older employees bring value

-The grind of content creation

And much more!

Resources:

-Sales are Dope (S.A.D.) Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NoHBNSs00Y7I82f6h_6KyWM3b9pjmmQ

-Gavin DeGraw clip mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.bro/video/7196785042696457518

Connect with Ross Pomerantz:

-Website: https://corporatebro.com/

-Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/demoted/id1725899994

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporatebro/

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.bro/

-TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.bro

-Threads - https://www.threads.net/@corporate.bro?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Connect with Maureen Clough:

-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/

-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1

-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/

-LinkedIn: @maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/100088694515585/

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