About me - David Glidden
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidglidden/
I’m a VP of Commercial Operations at Formula.Monks, the tech arm of the media company Media Monks. I spent nearly 10 years in product management at startups and startup-like teams before transitioning into program, CoS, and operations roles. I am a fan of prediction markets, fantasy football, and write occasionally about sports analytics, particularly NFL and college basketball. I live in Washington, DC.
Original application
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✉️ Hi Erik/Nancy
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidglidden/
As an early adopter and avid supporter of Manifold (Byrne’s favorite prediction market startup), I’ve decided to approach my application for this Chief of Staff role by creating this prediction market: Will I get an interview for tech entrepreneur Erik Torenberg's Chief of Staff job?
In the market description and comments, I provide guidance to traders as to why they should bet YES (that I’ll get an interview) or NO (that I won’t get an interview). To summarize the lengthy detail I went into there, here’s why I think I’m a “no-brainer” + “hell-yes” match for the Chief of Staff role:
- Skills fit: I have experience as a trusted thought partner and executor for brilliant executives who are spread thin - simplifying, not complicating, their worlds. I’m very interested in a job where I’m responsible for achieving Erik’s goals for him (and open to an ISA model if he is). My product management and operations background, backed by strong references, play to strengths required of this role such as keeping trains running on time, altitude shifting, and leading projects. I'm 10+ years into my career - I don't need to be micromanaged and have experience (and strong positive feedback) hiring and managing people.
- Culture fit: I earn my way every day, build in public, and live by the values of Extreme Ownership and Radical Candor. I’ve worked in startups and startup-like teams my entire career - my first asymmetric bet was joining a co-founder matchmaking startup that seems like Erik may be taking a stab at himself!
- Serendipitous connections: Epistemic status = skeptical, but too eerie not to mention: Long familiarity with Product Hunt and Mochary Method. Shared connection with startup founder who guided me on launching my first mobile app back in 2012. Basketball fan and mentor to a young content creator currently making $200k+/month as an NBA player props influencer. (Loose) personal ties to Israel, Colombia, and Miami.
I opened my prediction market at a 10% probability that I’d get an interview for this Chief of Staff role; as of this writing, it’s up to 26%. Let’s make it 100%!
Best,
David
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