JOURNAL ARTICLE

She quit her job at Airbnb and took her kids on an 'adult gap year.' Now she's CEO of TaskRabbit.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hinchliffe, Emma; Abrams, Joseph 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Ania Smith's transformative experience during her adult gap year and its impact on her career as the CEO of TaskRabbit. In 2018, Smith and her husband took a year off from their jobs in the tech industry to travel with their three children, allowing them to reflect on their lives and careers while immersing themselves in a new culture in Buenos Aires. This period of exploration and self-discovery ultimately influenced Smith's leadership style at TaskRabbit, fostering a more empathetic and open approach to innovation. Smith credits the gap year with providing her the clarity and confidence needed to pursue her current role in the tech industry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177965542
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