Rowell Dionicio

05/30/23 • 31 min

In this episode, we are joined by Rowell Dionicio, the founder and managing director at Packet6, network engineer at Stanford University, and podcaster of Wi-Fi technologies at Clear to Send.
Rowell shares his journey of starting Packet6 to address Wi-Fi challenges while balancing his career at Stanford, entrepreneurship, and family life.
Discover how Rowell navigates the complexities of being an entrepreneur and network engineer, while also managing his personal and family commitments. He discusses the importance of delegation, setting boundaries, and adapting his mindset to tackle different tasks effectively.
Join us as we delve into Rowell's insights on time management, the importance of saying "no," and embracing a learning mindset. Listen to his stories of overcoming challenges and growing both professionally and personally.
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"It's ok to say you don't know, and follow it up with 'but I can find out, figure it out...' Show that you are open to learning and doing things differently."
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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

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The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast - Rowell Dionicio

Transcript

Machines made this, mistakes and all:
[00:00:00] Chris: Hello and welcome to the Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast where everyone belongs, especially if you think you don't welcome imposters. My name is Chris Grundman and I'm here with my co-host, the Always Informative Zoe Rose. Hey, this is the Rowell Dionicio episode and you're going to love it. Rowell deploys simple, seamless, and secure enterprise networks.

[00:00:31] Chris: He's the fou