Start a company or maybe an open-source project. You'll need to code, probably to improve your knowledge and skills, but also to manage projects. I think the

Start a company or maybe an open-source project. You'll need to code, probably to improve your knowledge and skills, but also to manage projects. I think the usual distinction programming vs management is harmful and is only relevant because big companies need the specialization of middle-managers. This is not the only way.