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Oct 21, 2022 23 tweets 7 min read
20 websites that will help you land a remote tech job: 1. Blind

This is a community of various people ranging from startups to giants.

teamblind.com
Oct 18, 2022 23 tweets 10 min read
20 free websites that are so useful they feel illegal to know: 1.Runway

Runway is a video editor with AI powered features in your browser.

runwayml.com
Oct 14, 2022 13 tweets 6 min read
The average person spends over 7 hours per day on the internet.

These 10 chrome extensions will save you hundreds of hours (all free): #1 Clickup

ClickUp lets you take notes, track time, capture screenshots, and more.

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Oct 13, 2022 9 tweets 2 min read
Take 2 minutes to read this and you'll learn how to earn a promotion at work: 1. Give more value

To earn a promotion you need to contribute more.

Expose yourself to more company activities and improve your:

- Skills
- Knowledge
- Experience
Oct 10, 2022 13 tweets 3 min read
It's estimated that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point.

Here are the 10 steps to overcome it: 1. Acknowledge your feelings

The first step to overcoming imposter syndrome is to acknowledge it.

❌ ... Don't bottle things up and pretend like it's not affecting you.

This will help you deal with it.
Sep 22, 2022 14 tweets 3 min read
The Tech industry is one of the biggest opportunities to build wealth.

... Even if you don't like coding.

Here are high-paid 10 non-technical roles in the tech industry: #1 Account Manager

Account Managers manage and nurture customer relationships.

They can also help identify new opportunities to satisfy the customers and grow the business.

Avg Salary: $131,759
Sep 15, 2022 12 tweets 3 min read
8 Steps to getting a job in tech without a degree: 1. The choice

Option 1: Coding Bootcamp
Option 2: Learn a skill online and apply.

Coding bootcamps are usually quite expensive.

For this thread, we'll focus on #2.

But coding bootcamps are a great path as many come with guaranteed roles.
Sep 13, 2022 14 tweets 7 min read
Here's why supporting #WomeninTech is crucial for equal opportunity.

P.S It's not just a pipeline issue.

(Backed by studies)

Thread🧵 #1 The problem

The problem with the tech industry is that biases against women...

1. Make it harder for women to get hired.

2. Make it harder for women to pitch their startup idea.

Here are some studies that show this:
Sep 7, 2022 13 tweets 3 min read
The average tech worker's salary is $104,566 in the U.S.

Here are 10 in-demand tech skills you can start learning today: #1 AI & Machine Learning

AI is a booming, and many companies need:

- AI Engineers
- AI Designers
- Machine Learning Engineer

Avg Salary: $145,374 per year
Sep 1, 2022 13 tweets 17 min read
10 useful websites that will teach you tech skills for free: #1 Codeacademy (@codeacademy)

Codeacademy is a free website where you can learn all types of development:

- Foundations
- Python
- HTML, CSS and Github
- SQL
- Java
- Javascript

codecademy.com
Aug 31, 2022 11 tweets 4 min read
10 Inspiring Quotes From Technology Leaders:

1.) "You can't have everything you want, but you can have the things that really matter to you."

- Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo! Image 2) "If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat."

- Sheryl Sandberg Image
Aug 24, 2022 13 tweets 13 min read
10 Game-changing AI Websites you can start using today: #1 Runway (runwayml.com)

@runwayml is a video editing software supported with Ai features such as:

- Ability to paint out objects
- Add automatic greenscreen
- Automatic background remover

The coolest part? It runs in your browser.
Aug 23, 2022 24 tweets 34 min read
7 Inspiring #womenintech founders and investors that are building the future - a thread🧵 Image 1.) Odunayo Eweniyi (@OdunEweniyi)

Odunayo graduated top of her Computer Engineering class in 2013 and was just 24 years old when she co-founded Piggybank (and PiggyVest) in 2016. Image
Aug 21, 2022 12 tweets 3 min read
Bias in AI is a serious issue.

AI makes decisions on whether a person is :

1. Admitted into a school
2. Authorized for a bank loan
3. Accepted as a rental applicant

Here's an overview of Bias in AI - a thread🧵👇 1. One of the biggest problems with AI:

It's pretty common for an AI to be trained with a dataset that underrepresents a gender or an ethnic group.

This can affect outcomes through:

1. Inaccuracy
2. Inequality

... Or both.
Aug 10, 2022 13 tweets 3 min read
How to land a job in tech — even if you don’t have a network: 1. Coding bootcamps

Coding boot camps are intense education programs where you learn 60-80 hours per week.

Many coding bootcamps have job guarantees, so they can be a great foot in the door.
Aug 5, 2022 17 tweets 4 min read
If you want to work in technology, but don't have a network, read this:

- Thread - 1.) Networking is crucial

It's estimated that 80% of jobs are filled through networking.

Meaning: You're going to lose out on tons of opportunities if you don't have the right network.
Aug 4, 2022 11 tweets 3 min read
The Story of Jessica O. Matthews, an innovative technology founder and how she's making renewable energy available to all 👏

//THREAD// 1.) About Jessica

Jessica is a Nigerian - American inventor, CEO and venture capitalist.

She was born on February 13, 1988, and grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York, as a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria.
Aug 3, 2022 23 tweets 29 min read
8 LatinX Technology Founders & Executives That Are Making a Serious Impact🌊

//THREAD// 1. ) Manny Medina (@medinism)- Co-founder and CEO of Outreach

Medina is now the CEO of Outreach, an AI-based sales engagement platform valued at over $1 billion. Image