Being young isn’t a weakness; it’s your edge.
Being young isn’t a weakness; it can be your edge.
In a recent Fast Company article, Yakov Filippenko, CEO of AI-powered networking platform Intch, shared how handing the reins to a Gen Z marketer energized the brand. The younger team member brought boldness, fresh ideas, and a strong connection to culture—qualities brands need to stay relevant. Today’s fast-moving world values realness and risk-taking, two traits younger professionals often embrace without hesitation.
Your comfort with change and digital tools gives you an advantage that many older professionals have to work hard to build.
Yes, some will assume your youth means you don’t have enough experience.
Experience isn’t just about years, though. It’s about perspective, creativity, and drive. Intch’s marketing transformation proves that young talent can deliver results when given the chance. You may not know everything, but what you do know—how people your age think, feel, and spend—is powerful.
Don’t downplay your youth; own it and show what it can do.
The world doesn’t need another safe, predictable voice. It needs yours.