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How to Go From Google Engineer to First-Time CTO

firstround.com

So, for what its worth -- and for all the engineers out there aspiring to become founders -- heres what I wish Id had on my list of unknown unknowns: Direction and faith. When Google offered me a job in 2006, turning it down wasn’t an option. at least until one of our new hires requested one. Yes, it turns out, and more.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

Update: The end is near, Expensify is hiring a.NET programmer! As you might know, we’re hiring the best programmers in the world. But finding such people is more than a full time job. Indeed, I spend about half my time on it, while Lisa spends about all hers. Expensify Blog. Sunday edit : Still going!

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