#165 - Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: How Aaron Turned a Bootcamp Bet into a Career in Big tech

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Aaron went from rapper to New York City Transit worker to working at some of the largest names in tech including Coinbase, Docker and Meta (Facebook).

This story isn't really about tech or money, but that's a piece of it.

The real story is about refusing to settle, rising above your circumstances and creating options in life when you feel like you don't have any.

Aaron has nothing to sell you.

He reached out to me because he wants to share his story in the hopes it will help others who may be struggling or feel stuck.
If you're not inspired by Aaron's journey, there's a chance you're a robot.

You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn here

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Capitole

1. #165 - Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: How Aaron Turned a Bootcamp Bet into a Career in Big tech (00:00:00)

2. Hip-Hop Roots: Rapping on the Streets of New York (00:01:25)

3. The God Moment: Life Changes in the Late 90s (00:07:00)

4. The Fork in the Road: From Music to Tech (00:09:50)

5. Discovering Coding: The Influence of a Friend (00:15:00)

6. The Decision: Leaving a Stable Job for Bootcamp (00:22:00)

7. Breaking Into Tech: Early Interviews and Landing the First Job (00:29:30)

8. Negotiating Salaries: From Accenture to Bloomberg (00:35:15)

9. Taking Risks: The Journey Through Multiple Startups (00:43:30)

10. The Big Leap: Landing a Job at Meta (00:49:00)

11. The Mindset for Success: Investing in Yourself (00:54:45)

12. Final Thoughts: The Importance of Tenacity and Hard Work (01:00:00)

13. Closing Remarks: Where to Connect with Aaron (01:02:25)