cuSTEM Journeys

In this captivating interview, join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Jordan Sawadogo, from Chemical Engineer to Startup Investor. Discover how Jordan transitioned from being a Chemical Engineer to VC Associate at 500 Global and becoming a key player in African startup ecosystem. Gain insights into his mindset shift, as he shares valuable lessons learned and the realization that expertise in a specific field is not a prerequisite for launching a successful venture. Don't...

In Ep. 58, Dee Hampton explains how you can get paid to learn tech skills by joining York Solutions paid tech apprenticeship program. Tech apprenticeships are a great alternatives for those who can't afford college or coding bootcamps. York Solutions' Barrier to Entry (B2E) program allows you to get paid up to $60K/year while learning on the job. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and stay tuned for more content.You can find details about the B2E program here: https://yorksolutions.net...

In episode 57 of the cuSTEM Journeys podcast "Joy" Ademuyewo describes her life as a Nurse Anesthesiologist and why she decided to found a tech startup. Join us as we uncover the fascinating story behind Joy's thriving career in medicine, her relentless pursuit of innovation, and her incredible startup venture called Lokum, revolutionizing the way hospitals find talent. We also cover the pathway to becoming a nurse anesthesiologist, a day in the life of an anesthesiologist, and how much ...

Princeton Alum, Richard Henry, attempts to end the college degree vs coding bootcamp debate. Richard shares valuable insights getting accepted into Princeton, landing his first software engineering job, and advancing from an entry level engineer to a senior engineer.Uncover the pros and cons of a college education so you can make an informed decision about the pathway that best suits you. Whether you're a high school graduate or considering a career transition, this must-watch interview will ...

In this interview a marketing graduate turned Cyber Security Lead, Brittney Waiters, shares her career journey and how she made $100/hr in tech. She also shares how she landed some of her most impactful jobs, and the power of networking. If you are interested in a career in Cyber Security, make sure you check out this interview.0:00 Intro2:35 What is a cyber security engagement lead6:24 Brittney's journey from marketing to cybersecurity11:51 Importance of Networking & Dallas Cowboys1...

Software engineer explains how you can get paid to learn in tech apprenticeship. Catherine Booker is now a Software Engineer at Bloomberg through @catalyte apprenticeship program. During this interview we discuss how she got accepted into the program, what life is like as a software engineer, and how you can be successful too.0:00 Intro3:38 Preparing for Catalyte program7:14 Is the program self-paced13:38 What languages do you learn during the apprenticeship15:12 The process...

Check out this episode of the cuSTEM Journeys podcast to find out how to become a linux systems engineer in 10 months. By completing the Yellow Tail Tech program, King Venord was able to go from making $40k/year as a Medical Assistant to over $100k/year as a Linux Systems Engineer.You can find out more about the Yellow Tail Tech program here (full transparency: this is an affiliate link):https://yellowtail.tech/youtube-andrewbaines/0:00 Intro2:10 What is a Linux Systems Engineer8:11 Inspirati...

From Converse, to GameStop, to Capital Factory venture capital associate. In episode 41, Tanaka Tava reveals how he landed his first job as a venture capital associate after graduating from Baylor University.In this episode we cover Tanaka Tava's entrepreneurship journey, and provides tips for how other founders can successfully raise capital.0:00 Intro2:09 What do VC associates do7:59 Tava Multimedia Group14:10 How Tanaka got into VC23:30 What VC firms look for in startups29:03 Pre-seed...

In episode 40 of the cuSTEM Journeys interview we talk with Mike Martin , a Product Manager who works on the NBA fantasy and Betting app Pick'em.During this interview we talk about Mike's career journey from Inglewood, CA to Georgetown where he majored in Computer Science. After graduating, he worked for General Mills before moving on to the NBA. Check out this interview to hear Mike's unique story of getting hired in the NBA, how much money he has made throughout his career, and how pur...

In episode 39 of the cuSTEM Journeys podcast Ishvarus "Ish" Davis gives the steps he took to build a successful engineering career in Silicon Valley. Before becoming an Engineering Manager at Meta Ish worked at IBM and attended the University of Pittsburg where he studied Computer Science. Watch this episode to find out how Ish went from Waycross, GA to Silicon Valley, including having 6 internships, working at IBM, and landing a job at Meta