What happens when strangers decide to build together? We talk with co-founders who started as strangers and became startup partners, sharing their journey, challenges, and honest engineering hot takes. Expect candid opinions on building products, working relationships, and what makes a founding team actually work.

To break the myth that success in tech requires money, privilege, or early passion. This episode shows how students can leverage free resources, certifications, and communities to accelerate their growth—from feeling lost or under-resourced to becoming recognized contributors and leaders.

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The beginning of a hackathon is chaotic—but it’s also the most critical phase. In this episode, we zoom in on the first 6 hours: ideation, team alignment, and early decisions that can make or break the entire project.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

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KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST

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This episode is edited by:

Bea Blando