Really nice comment Tom. I agree formal education can get your foot in the door of a big company. I also think that a lot of people underestimate the role that

Really nice comment Tom. I agree formal education can get your foot in the door of a big company. I also think that a lot of people underestimate the role that a big company can have in helping you fine tune your skills with a safety net of sorts. They can also give you opportunities and exposure you might not get otherwise. Saying that working for a start up can be exciting and you can learn so much from just doing. Also I see you work for a not for profit. I also work for a child focussed charity dealing with children that live in extreme poverty. I'd really like to hear your thoughts on making software/ web... in your part of the woods