What if you could transform your tech career journey from outsider to industry leader? 
In this episode, Larry sits down with Sefunmi Osinaike, CEO of Co.lab, to explore his remarkable path from Nigeria to building a global tech education platform training over 1,500 professionals across 60 countries. From the spark of inspiration watching a Dropbox demo to landing roles at Microsoft and Apple, Sefunmi shares how authentic community building, hands-on learning, and embracing challenges shaped his success. Whether you're looking to break into tech or scale your impact, this conversation offers practical insights on turning setbacks into opportunities and building something meaningful that helps others succeed.
What You'll Learn:- How a simple Dropbox demo sparked a career-defining "wow moment" that shaped Sefunmi's tech journey- Why alternating between work and study in college programs can accelerate career development- The power of coffee chats and authentic LinkedIn sharing in building professional relationships- How writing a free book can transform into a thriving business through community feedback- Why embracing failure (like spending $30,000 on unsuccessful advertising) leads to valuable business lessons- How to break into tech without a traditional computer science background- The importance of "just building something" as the fastest path to learning and growth- Why finding work that creates daily "wow moments" is crucial for long-term career satisfaction- How authenticity in sharing both successes and failures builds stronger professional connections- The value of taking calculated risks and betting on yourself early in your career
Sefunmi Osinaike is the CEO and Co-founder of Co.lab, an innovative tech education platform that has trained over 1,500 professionals across 60 countries. With experience as a former Product Manager at companies like Microsoft and Apple, Sefunmi has transformed his personal journey of breaking into tech without a computer science background into a mission to help others do the same. His free book "How to Product" launched in 2020 sparked the creation of a thriving community of aspiring tech professionals. In this episode, Sefunmi shares his path from Nigeria to Canada's tech industry, offering valuable insights on career transitions, community building, and product management. His work has helped numerous professionals land positions at leading companies like Google, Amazon, and JPMorgan, making this conversation essential for anyone interested in breaking into tech or pursuing product management careers.

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