Show notes
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Alec Jacobson, an ESG consultant and co-founder of AB Power. Alec shares his unique career journey from a freelance journalist and nonprofit founder to his current roles at TetraTech and AB Power. He discusses the skills he developed along the way, including project management as a journalist and leadership lessons learned at Booz Allen. Alec also elaborates on his Project Zero experience, founding a nonprofit news group, and the crucial lessons he learned about communication, giving feedback, and team leadership. They also touch on how AI could impact project management tasks and the importance of junior roles in the professional pipeline. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:42 Alec's Background and Career Journey 02:22 First Encounters with Project Management 03:46 Lessons from Booz Allen 06:31 Project Zero: Founding a Nonprofit News Group 09:05 Key Lessons Learned 15:45 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers 17:46 The Future of AI in Project Management 24:10 Career Reflections and Final Thoughts 27:11 Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with Alec Jacobson LinkedIn: Alec Jacobson Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected] Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/