Mandy and Willie welcome Jacob to the Common Room as Jacob reflects on how his background led him to apply to Schwarzman, how his curiosity and relationships with Chinese-American friends fueled his interest in Mandarin, what led him to stay in China after Schwarzman to work for Didi Chuxing, and what he learned during his time there (2:38). Next, Jacob myth busts some perceptions for foreigners seeking to work in China and describes his experience navigating the job market and pivoting industries in the United States with Chinese work experience (24:30). Finally, Jacob shares his experience leveraging his China experience as an opportunity to share more about China in personal and professional settings (40:50).