JSJ 442: Breaking Into Tech with Danny Thompson
Danny Thompson discusses his road to a successful tech career, after working for years outside the industry (frying chicken at gas-stations). He explains the importance of setting goals and following through, and how to overcome adversity, and handle
Published: July 28, 2020
JSJ 442: Breaking Into Tech with Danny Thompson
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AJ ONeal
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Charles Max Wood
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Aimee Knight
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Dan Shappir
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Steve Edwards
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Danny Thompson
AJ ONeal
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Charles Max Wood
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Aimee Knight
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Dan Shappir
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Steve Edwards
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Danny Thompson
Show Notes
Danny Thompson discusses his road to a successful tech career, after working for years outside the industry (frying chicken at gas-stations). He explains the importance of setting goals and following through, and how to overcome adversity, and handle setbacks. It's simultaneously a very inspirational story, but also filled with lots of very practical advice and action items to pursue. For example, the importance of attending and participating in Meetups and engaging with the local tech community.
Panel
- AJ O’Neal
- Aimee Knight
- Charles Max Wood
- Steve Edwards
- Dan Shappir
Guest
- Danny Thompson
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Picks
Danny Thompson:
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AJ O’Neal:
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Aimee Knight:
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Steve Edwards:
Dan Shappir:
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Special Guest: Danny Thompson.