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International Student Success in Tech – A CTO’s Journey

The Startup Magazine

When he was 21, he came to America to further his education and quickly earned two Masters of Science degrees – the first in Computer Science and the second in Software Engineering. However, Kranthi loved his school and was fascinated with education itself. Looking to Solve Problems. Success and Sustainability.

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How To Find A Programmer To Build Your Startup Idea

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There is a huge demand for programmers in America – good and bad. Founders seem to take for granted exactly how in demand a good programmer is. Simultaneously, founders tend to take for granted how in demand bad programmers are too. Knowing this is half the battle. Ycombinator © 2010 Social Matchbox, - WordPress Themes by DBT.

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Out of the Crisis #20: the founders of Bitwise on the role of technology in empowering people, spreading benefits to underserved communities, and the creation of OnwardUS

Startup Lessons Learned

In addition, those humans, collectively, are the majority of America and they reside disproportionately in non-primary markets. Grew up here in the Central Valley of California, left for early work and career in college, bounced around North America for a while, returned home to start this company. It was an incubator.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Women engineers make up only 14% of software engineers; she is dedicated to getting more women into the tech industry. He later launched Cofound Harlem, a non-profit incubator in Harlem, and currently serves as a Managing Partner at Harlem Capital, a diversity-focused early stage VC firm.

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Essential Startup Funding Tips from 8 Seasoned Investors

mashable.com

On a more serious note, Gordon has a laundry list of founder qualities or experiences that will pique his curiosity: “Have a resume I envy and admire; make a significant contribution at a company I am fascinated by; write a great book or make a great game or TV show; [develop] significant software engineering experience and/or education.&#