Gargi Kand

Hello everyone, ✨Reflections from My First Week at Headstarter AI: Insights from Industry Leaders ✨ As I embark on my journey, I had the privilege of learning from some incredible industry leaders this week. My first project was to create a personal portfolio website, and I gathered some valuable insights along the way. Here are my top takeaways from the experts: Sajjaad Khader (SWE at Splunk, IG 225K) Building a personal brand is crucial in today's attention economy. Focus on your career, experiences, or passions, and leverage platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stand out and build credibility. Farzaan Aleem (Co-Founder of WorkWith) Consistent and authentic content creation is key. Share your journey and passion, and remember to be yourself. Utilize LinkedIn for professional growth and platforms like Instagram and TikTok to reach a wider audience. Nabeel Alamgir🦄 (CEO of Lunchbox, Raised $100M VC) Confidence and the right mentality are essential. Embrace your skills, passions, and experiences, and continuously expand them. Transparency with yourself and others will help you grow and succeed. Dustin Beadle (Director at Lattice Semiconductor, Ex-Director AMD) Communication is the most powerful skill in collaboration. It’s vital to separate conflict from people, ensure clarity in your goals, and practice active listening and empathy within teams. Logan Havern (CEO of Datalogz, Raised $12M) Customer feedback and the exploration of ideas are paramount. Embrace rejection as part of the process, and always aim for enterprise-level user discovery. Persistence and networking are crucial for growth. Shariar Kabir (CEO of Ruby Card (YC W23), Ex-Salesforce, Y-Combinator) Learning through challenges and failure is invaluable. Embrace setbacks as learning opportunities and ensure your team communicates openly and honestly to maintain effectiveness. Miguel Acero (CTO of Ruby Card (YC W23), Ex-Google) Diversify your skills and invest time in building various projects. Genuine connections are important, so take the time to reach out and stay engaged with the people you meet. Big thank you to Yasin Ehsan 🚀 (Co-founder) and Faizan Ahmed (Co-Founder) of Headstarter AI for founding such an amazing organization and giving me the opportunity to join such a wonderful community. Check out my portfolio : https://lnkd.in/dmNhW9S2 Excited for the journey ahead and eager to apply these insights! #TechLeadership #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

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Day 2/50 👩‍💻 - As I look back on my journey in the field of computer science, I can't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the path that has led me to where I am today. It all began nearly two decades ago, back in 2007 when I was just ten years old. I vividly remember the moment when my interest in technology was ignited. It was in the fourth grade, and Mrs. Atle, my computer teacher at the time, introduced me to the wonders of the digital world. From that moment on, I was hooked. Despite being miles away from the epicenter of technology in #SiliconValley, #California, I was captivated by the idea of a world where #innovation and creativity flourished. The thought of being a part of that ecosystem was both thrilling and inspiring. ✨ I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had Mrs. Atle as my teacher. Her passion for technology and dedication to her students instilled in me a deep love for computer science that continues to drive me to this day. Throughout the years, my passion for technology has only grown stronger. I've had the opportunity to explore various aspects of computer science, from learning so many different programming languages to cutting-edge technologies, each discovery fueling my curiosity and pushing me to new heights. If you too work have previous worked/still working in #Tech, what is your story? 🤔 PS: I still have several LinkedIn #Premium trials to give away! DM me if you want 2-month free trial. #LinkedInCommunity #ComputerScience #Technology #SiliconValley #Gratitude #PersonalJourney #LinkedInPost #LinekdInPremium #ProfessionalGrowth #Community #Inspiration #Passion

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Full circle moment! 🎉 Excited to return to my alma mater, DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT) , as a speaker at this year's #IndabaX Summit! From student to sharing the stage—can't wait to connect, inspire, and dive deep into AI with the next generation of innovators! Let’s make magic happen!#AI #TechTalk #FullCircle"

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