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He went from washing lab equipment for $10 an hour to leading a $30 billion healthcare company. His advice to Gen Z: Raise your hand
Dexcom CEO Jake Leach says the secret to getting ahead isn't asking for a promotion—it's becoming the person willing to take on what others won't.
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Jake Leach began his career as a lab dishwasher earning $10 an hour in the 1990s while saving to attend community college in California. He later rose to become the CEO of Dexcom, a company now valued at $30 billion. Leach advises Gen Z to volunteer for work to build experience and connections.
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