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DoorDash CEO Tony Xu shares his 3 pieces of advice for new graduates

June 27, 2024

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Raj Prashad

As a proud alumnus of UC Berkeley, DoorDash CEO and Co-Founder Tony Xu recently delivered this year's keynote address for the College of Engineering's 2024 bachelor's degree ceremony.

Tony shared his experience as a child of immigrants, his journey through school, and his non-linear path to co-founding a company.

Check out the full speech below to hear more about Tony's life, career, and the three important lessons he's learned along the way:

About the Author

Raj Prashad is the Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing lead at DoorDash.

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