The hottest Tech skills Substack posts right now

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6 steps to building in public: a path to a tech job or startup success

The CS Dojo Magazine • 78 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Startups Tech skills Visibility Skill development Networking
  1. Building in public is a great way to showcase technical skills and establish presence in the industry.
  2. Building a startup in public helps showcase technology and attract customers or investors.
  3. Six steps to start building in public: identify a problem, share for feedback, develop, show progress, repeat, attract opportunities.

How Soft Skills Accelerate Your Tech Skills

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Soft skills Tech skills
  1. Soft skills are underrated in the tech industry, with the focus often on hard skills like programming languages and technical expertise.
  2. Soft skills play a vital role in the tech industry and should not be overlooked in the fast-paced world of technology.
  3. Crafting a balance between soft skills and hard technical skills can accelerate growth and success in the tech industry.

(Re)Introducing myself + Elpha AMA + Something special...

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Career Leadership Management Tech skills Coaching
  1. Irina has had a diverse career journey from software engineer to tech lead to manager at big tech companies like Google and Uber.
  2. Coaching became a passion for Irina after realizing the joy of helping her team find their own solutions.
  3. Big tech companies have more structured and hierarchical leadership styles, while startups lean towards entrepreneurial and hands-on leadership.

How to convince technical people to join as a co-founder?

The Tech Bubble • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startups Tech skills Partnerships
  1. Finding a technical co-founder for a startup is challenging because technical expertise is rare and those who have it are often already employed.
  2. To convince technical people to join as a co-founder, don't just be an 'idea person', bring substantial value to the partnership through industry knowledge, validation, and commitment to the project.
  3. When bringing a technical co-founder onboard, respect their expertise and autonomy in technical decisions, ensuring they are joining because they believe in the idea and not just to experiment with new technologies.
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