Andrew Ross Sorkin wears many hats — though he's perhaps most recognizable for his role as co-anchor on CNBC'S "Squawk Box," Sorkin is also an editor, columnist, producer, author and entrepreneur.
The 46-year-old journalist and New York native got his start as an intern at Inside Edition before interning at The New York Times in 1995 — all while still in high school.
Sorkin went on to graduate from Cornell University, contributing stories to the Times throughout his college career.
And in 2001, he started DealBook, an online daily financial report published by the Times that he still edits over 20 years later.
These roles all differ substantially, but there are three key attributes that help Sorkin excel in them: persistence, listening and understanding.