Tech Jobber Podcast

Nicole Williams has led program management at some of the biggest names in tech and media — from MySpace and Verizon to Pluto TV and now Univision’s VIX, the Spanish-language answer to Netflix. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, she shares her unfiltered career journey: 

• How she landed her first tech job at MySpace without a technical degree (and with a Post-it note offer letter) 
• The real differences between project management and program management — and why titles (and salaries) matter 
• Navigating the jump from startups to Fortune 500 giants like Verizon 
• Building teams and processes during the high-stakes streaming wars at Pluto TV 
• What it’s like to develop the Spanish-language version of Netflix at VIX 
• Negotiating salaries, bonuses, and equity in tech leadership roles 
• Overcoming bias and leadership challenges as a woman in tech 

Whether you’re aiming for your first program manager role or looking to move from mid-level to senior leadership, Nicole’s story is packed with insights on career strategy, skill-building, and making the most of opportunities in the fast-moving tech and media space. 

📌 Chapters: 

00:00

 Intro & Career Overview 

04:00

 MySpace Years & Startup Transition 

12:00

 Scaling at EdgeCast & Verizon Acquisition 

20:00

 Leadership Lessons in Corporate Tech 

27:00

 Inside the Streaming Wars at Pluto TV 

38:00

 Building VIX – The Spanish-Language Netflix 

52:00

 Salary, Bonus, and Equity Negotiation Tips 

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Jessica Grimm’s journey from cancer research to becoming a Director of Technical Project Management at RVO Health is proof that career shifts are more possible than we think. With a background in microbiology, Jessica has navigated her way through QA roles, built leadership skills, and ultimately found her home in tech. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Jessica shares: 

• Why her background in science helped her thrive in tech 
• The transferable skills that made her transition possible 
• Why QA isn’t as “boring” as it seems (and how it’s a gateway) 
• The key lessons she learned moving from entry-level to leadership 
• The realities of managing technical teams and how to excel 

This isn’t just a career pivot story — it’s a masterclass in navigating uncertainty and using your strengths to land where you belong. 

#ProjectManagement #TechCareers #CareerPivot #TechLeadership #TechJobberPodcast #JessicaGrimm

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Want a $200K+ tech sales job at a high-growth startup? This is your wake-up call.

Rich Rosen has placed over 1,200 people in SaaS sales — from SDRs to VPs, across companies like Tableau, Apptio, MongoDB, and more.  

In this episode, he shares the stuff most recruiters won’t say out loud:

- What real comp looks like (and what’s BS)

- How startup equity actually works

- Why most reps miss their quota — and what that means in interviews

- How to tell your “bad job” story without killing your chances

- The red flags that make him pull candidates from the process

This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s the hard truth from someone who gets people hired — or doesn’t waste your time.

#SaaSRecruiting

#StartupJobs

#RichRosen

#SalesLeadership

#TechJobberPodcast

#RealTalk

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Everyone thinks QA is dead. Joel Singh disagrees. He’s been building teams for 20+ years — in finance, healthcare, retail, and global tech — and he still sees massive demand for quality thinkers who know how to work with engineers, not just test their code. 

In this episode: 

• The shift from QA to QE, and why it matters 
• What you need to learn if you’re starting from scratch in 2025 
• The tools that are still worth mastering (Python, Selenium, cloud basics) 
• Why some great talkers fail interviews — and quiet ones win 
• What to say when you don’t know the answer (hint: don’t fake it) 

If you’re thinking about getting into QA — or staying in — this is the roadmap.

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Before he built an AI sales platform, Preet Raj built tech inside Goldman Sachs. Then Morgan Stanley. Then JP Morgan.

He worked in suits. Built billion-dollar systems. Created real outcomes. Then one day, he walked away. 

Now he runs Sellable.ai — a product that trains sales reps using your LinkedIn profile and voice. In this episode, he talks about: 

• The unspoken rules of tech in banking 
• How bootcamps created overpromised dreams 
• Why AI will make surface-level tech jobs obsolete 
• What infrastructure and data skills are worth in 2025 
• Why distribution and storytelling matter more than code 

This isn’t hype. It’s your five-year head start. 

#AIInSales #TechJobs2025 #SellableAI #GoldmanTech #PreetRaj #techjobberpodcast

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To join ‪@Bigtechmoney‬ AI Tutor Skool community that he discusses during the episode, click here: https://www.skool.com/bigtechmoney/ab... Horace Mackey didn’t “go viral.” 

He didn’t raise money, stack jobs, or fake his way into the system. 

He learned the rules, broke a few, and landed a Microsoft director role — going from $40K a year to over $1 million in W2 earnings along the way. 

In this episode, Horace breaks down what really worked: 

• How he got his first break in tech (without a coding background) 
• What actually happens inside the Microsoft sales machine 
• Why he built an AI-powered tutor to teach people how to get hired 
• The line between confidence and arrogance in interviews 
• And why “just get a tech job” is terrible advice if you’re unprepared 

This one’s about clarity, strategy, and walking the walk. 

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🎧 You know the content. You know the platforms. But you’ve probably never heard of John Narus — the engineer, builder, and systems thinker behind HBO Go, Max, Paramount+, and more.

He’s not a household name. But he’s had his hands on the tech that powers your favorite shows. Think of him like the Rick Rubin of streaming tech — no flash, just deep influence and undeniable impact.

In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, John opens up about:

Building massive streaming systems from scratch

Why recovering bombed data centers changed how he leads

The pressure of launching HBO Go (and rebuilding it again)

What no one tells you about product leadership in media

How he went from Music Row to the back-end of the streaming wars

📡 If you’ve ever wondered who actually builds the future — this is it.

#StreamingTech #JohnNarus #HBOGo #PlatformLeadership #MediaTech #TechJobberPodcast

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Michael Cerda isn’t your typical product leader. He’s helped shape some of the most iconic digital platforms in the world — Facebook Live, Disney+, MySpace, Vevo, Goldman Sachs (Apple Card), and more. But behind the logos is a very human story: of pressure, pivots, launches that nearly broke, and what it really means to lead at the highest level.

In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Michael shares what he’s learned over two decades as a product executive — the stuff that doesn’t make it to Medium posts or conference talks.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

What product leadership looks like when the whole world is watching

Why technical skills won’t save you in the boardroom

How to navigate big launches, big egos, and big bets

The hardest decisions Michael’s had to make as a product leader

Why he’s more focused now on what matters most — people, teams, and integrity

Work directly with me until you secure a higher paying Tech Job! https://christopherschwenks1860b.myclickfunnels.com/senior-tech-role

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To work with Cyrus Harbin and get a job in these high-demand tech skillsets (Sales Engineer/SDET/DevOps), click here: https://scaleintech.co/book-for-career-guidance/?referral=TechJobber

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🛠️ Want to become a Product Manager? Owais Siddiqui, Director of Product at some of the top names in tech, shares his unfiltered insights on what it takes to succeed in this high-demand field. From crafting a compelling product strategy to leading cross-functional teams, Owais reveals what really matters for aspiring PMs.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The importance of curiosity and collaboration in PM roles
• How to start as a business analyst and transition into Product
• The biggest mistakes that can ruin a PM’s career
• Why authenticity and communication matter more than you think
• The inside scoop on what top tech companies look for in a PM

💡 Ready to step into the world of Product Management? This episode is for you!

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What if AI isn’t just disrupting your work — but your value?

In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast with Chris Schwenk, we sit down with Christopher Lind, a globally recognized voice at the intersection of AI, tech strategy, and workforce development. He’s been inside the executive rooms where decisions to cut entire dev teams are being made — and he’s here to warn you what’s coming.

We break down how to make yourself irreplaceable, where AI actually fails, and how to navigate the chaos that’s already happening.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• The most at-risk tech roles right now (and why)
• What “learning AI” actually means — not just prompting
• The skillset that will outlast automation
• Why layoffs might be premature (and catastrophic)
• How to become the person execs say, “Keep them”

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