Meet Pat! We got the chance to sit down with him, ask him some questions about work & life, and find out what makes him tick!
WORKING AT SOCIALLADDER
I enjoy that our job gives us a chance to work with a variety of different people. From people who organize festivals to ambassadors for smaller events, it’s cool to see everyone get excited about a product we’re passionate about creating. Everyone I’ve worked with so far has been so positive, and I feel very fortunate to interact with people who are so enthusiastic on a daily basis.
TYPICAL WORKDAY
After hopping the train into the office and getting my daily dose of caffeine, my day starts with reviewing new events that want to use SocialLadder. We see all types of events excited to work with us, from music festivals to marketing seminars. After this, the work I do tends to vary day to day, but is generally focused with helping our users with the app, improving the user experience, and testing new features for the app.
MUSIC
I generally enjoy all types of music (with maybe the exception of country). Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of Emancipator.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The ability to teleport anywhere in an instant. This would save me a lot of time in the morning.
IF YOU WERE TO TRY OUT FOR A SINGING COMPETITION SHOW, WHAT SONG WOULD YOU AUDITION WITH AND WHY?
Singing is not my forte lol. Next question please.
FIRST CONCERT
The first concert I attended was Slightly Stoopid when I was about 16 and living in the Lehigh Valley. It was at a bit of a hole in the wall venue named Crocodile Rock, which since has gone out of business. This experience sort of opened my eyes to the world of live music, and since then I’ve been to way too many shows to count. I did manage to see them again about 10 years later here in Philadelphia.
FAVORITE PLACE IN PHILLY
I moved to the Philadelphia area just about 4 months ago, so I feel like I still have plenty that I have yet to see! However, I did stop by The Plateau in Fairmount Park over the weekend, and really enjoyed the spectacular view as well as the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of center city. Another spot I enjoyed was the rooftop of the Philadelphia Public Library. I stopped by for one of the “Parks on Tap” events they had going – it was great to relax with a beer and enjoy the view of Logan Square while the sun set.
IF YOU COULD LIVE ABROAD FOR A YEAR, WHERE WOULD YOU LIVE?
If I were to go abroad for one year, I would try out New Zealand. I am very much a beach person, and nowhere in NZ are you more than an hour or two from the coast. I think it would be awesome to have a year to explore here, as a good portion of the islands are still fairly untouched by humanity. Australia would be a close second, but the fact that New Zealand naturally has no snakes makes this seem like a much more fun exploration opportunity.
BIGGEST INFLUENCE/ROLE MODEL
I stewed on this one for a while, and as strange as it sounds I’m not sure I could pinpoint a “role model” or someone who I aspire to be like. I think people are inherently different for a reason and it’d be a shame to try to be someone else. I guess a simple “no answer” would’ve done here lol.
FAVORITE CANDY/DESSERT
Reeses, or pretty much anything with peanut butter.
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