Gabriel Moos (‘16) and the Value of Variety

Gabriel Moos’s career reflects an early instinct to look beyond conventional paths, shaped by a curiosity for diverse fields and a desire to build at the intersection of business and technology. Since graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Sciences Po in 2016, he has navigated finance, international study, and the tech sector, crafting a trajectory defined by exploration, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

His decision to attend Sciences Po was not the result of a long-held plan. Instead, it emerged unexpectedly during his final year of high school, when a friend mentioned applying and his mother encouraged him to do the same. Yet what began as a spontaneous choice quickly became a deliberate one. While many students arrived with aspirations in public service or international relations, Moos had a different objective in mind. He was already thinking about a future in business, but believed that the best preparation would come from stepping outside of that field.

“I wanted to learn things that weren’t directly related to business,” he explained. “The idea was to build a broader understanding first, and then apply it later.”

That perspective shaped his academic experience. He took full advantage of Sciences Po’s multidisciplinary curriculum, exploring a wide range of subjects while engaging with peers whose ambitions spanned sectors and continents. Looking back, he sees this diversity as one of the institution’s defining strengths. “People go on to do completely different things,” he said. “That variety is incredibly valuable.”

Moos was eager to expand his horizons beyond France. His third year abroad in Chile became a pivotal moment, offering both personal and professional clarity. The experience left a lasting impression and reinforced his desire to continue pursuing opportunities outside his home country. He enrolled at the London School of Economics for a Global Master’s in Management, complementing his studies with an exchange in the United States. This decision reflected a pattern that would continue throughout his career: a preference for carving out his own path rather than following established ones.

He began professionally in finance, a field he had enjoyed studying and one that offered a clear entry point in the UK job market. However, after gaining firsthand experience, he found himself drawn to work that emphasized building and creating rather than analyzing from a distance. This realization prompted a significant shift, leading him into the field of tech and ultimately to Amazon in the United States.

In his current role as an AI Product Manager, Moos focuses on transforming ideas into tangible solutions. The work involves identifying problems, defining product strategies, and collaborating with engineering teams to bring those strategies to life. It also requires constant prioritization. “You can’t do everything,” he noted. “You have to decide what’s most important and communicate that clearly”- a role that aligns well with the skill set developed at Sciences Po. The ability to synthesize information, engage with diverse stakeholders, and operate in complex environments has proven directly applicable. “You’re often working with senior people, aligning different perspectives, and pushing projects forward,” he said. “That’s something the school prepares you for.”

More recently, his work has increasingly focused on artificial intelligence and its applications within operations. He has encouraged teams to rethink routine processes, using AI tools to automate tasks and develop new efficiencies. For Moos, the pace of technological change is striking. “The progress we’re seeing is exponential,” he said. “What wasn’t possible a few months ago is already becoming standard.”

This rapid evolution has reinforced his belief in the importance of adaptability. Across industries, he argues, the ability to learn continuously and engage with new tools will be essential. His own transition (from finance to tech, and now into AI-driven work) reflects that mindset.

He traces much of this flexibility back to his time at Sciences Po. Beyond the academic content, it was the exposure to different ways of thinking that proved most influential. He recalls, for example, enrolling in a dance class- an unconventional choice that initially drew skepticism from others. Yet the experience offered a new perspective and left a lasting impression. “It was completely outside my comfort zone,” he said. “But it changed how I saw things.”

For current students, his advice centers on maintaining that openness. Career paths, he emphasizes, are rarely linear, particularly in a rapidly shifting job market. Being willing to explore, to take on unexpected roles, and to build experience gradually can make a meaningful difference. “You don’t need everything to be perfectly aligned from the start,” he said. “What matters is moving forward and staying flexible.”