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From Code to Connection: Small Steps Technologists Can Take to Build Soft Skills
When I first entered the world of software development, I assumed that my value would be measured by how clean my code was, how fast I could ship, how deeply I understood distributed systems. And to some degree, that was true. I worked long nights. I crushed...

How to find Mentors Online
🤔 Struggling to find mentors? You’re not alone. A biotech founder messaged me recently with something that really stuck: “Everyone I reach out to is too busy, already advising a company, or just doesn’t reply.” I’ve heard versions of this from founders across...

Mastering Leadership: How Founders Can Build High-Performing Teams
Introduction The journey from visionary founder to successful business leader is paved with challenges, but none as critical as building a high-performing team. In the early days, a founder often wears multiple hats like strategist, marketer, product developer, and...
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From Candy Sales to Satellites: How Vladimir Is Empowering Tech Founders to Thrive
Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-first-customer-empowering-tech-founders-to-build/id1649778791?i=1000691445055 When you think of someone with satellites in space, your mind might jump to NASA engineers or billionaire tech moguls. But for...

Launching Your Tech Startup from Scratch: Lessons from a Real-Life Bridge Between Logic and Vision
Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/launch-your-tech-startup-from-scratch-today/id1459142845?i=1000685132697 In the ever-evolving world of technology, having a great idea is only part of the equation. Successfully launching a tech startup requires...

Coaching Tech Founders at the Edge of Innovation: A Conversation with Vladimir
Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsEYyIH4E28 In a world where breakthroughs are born in labs and scaled in code, Vladimir stands at the intersection of science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. A Y Combinator mentor and founder-turned-coach, Vlad now...
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