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Hmm, really? This position basically describes me, and I've been debating lately how I can best pitch myself to a company as I continue to move through my caree
by tibbon 16y ago
Hmm, really? This position basically describes me, and I've been debating lately how I can best pitch myself to a company as I continue to move through my career. Although like you mentioned, I'd most like to be a co-founder with a company when I make my next move.
I can get around in Rails but I'm strongest with just pure Ruby at the moment (and a bit of C, Java, PHP, etc). I understand social networks and I've done quite a bit of published research on that front. I understand customer needs and how to reach them. Analytics, datamining and split testing are fun. I like beautiful code, user accessibility, and feel that good SEO is a natural result from good coding practices and practical sense. I know how to structure advertising campaigns and what works and what doesn't. I understand how to shape a product and make decisions for building a strong infrastructure. The key is having a good product with a clear message. User data privacy is important to me. I look good in a suit, and VCs seem to like me. I can learn anything needed, and I'll love doing it. I don't mind working long hard hours and enjoy being challenged to the degree that I get bored easily if not challenged. I'm good with people and can lead a team effectively. I've got experience from working with a handful of companies now. I'm young and have few prior commitments, enabling frequent traveling when needed. I thrive off networking and knowing everyone in the room. I like taking risk. I have solid references.
About the only thing holding me back a little bit is that I've recently moved to Columbus, Ohio and I'm committed to being here for the next few years while my girlfriend finishes her PhD. At the same time, I've worked remotely for several companies and it rarely poses an issue.
Yet, I see many startups looking for a CTO or lead programmer who is the kung fu master of the code. I can understand any code you show me, but I'm more of a hybrid of marketing, business and development than just a pure developer.