Category: Guides
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Getting the most out of Startupfest as a first-time attendee
The first time I went to Startupfest, I had just quit my corporate job and was about six months into my journey as a founder of Crescendo. My co-founders and I were part of the Next 36 founder development program at the time, and we made the roadtrip from Toronto to Montreal to attend the […]
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The Techstars Founder’s Guide to Winning at Mentor Madness
As a startup founder and public speaker, I’ve had a lot of practice meeting people. Here is my strategy for preparing for your first meeting with a potential mentor, and winning them over to start a long-term working relationship.
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Trendy Techie’s Geeky Gift Guide & Giveaway 2017
It’s that time of year again! The snow has started to fall and Starbucks is serving drinks in holiday cups and my inbox is filling with invitations to festive parties. I’m excited to bring to you my recommendations for the perfect geeky gifts for your adorkable loved ones. Whether you’re shopping for the developer, designer, […]
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Trendy Techie’s Exam Survival Guide
Tried and tested through my experience as a Computer Science undergrad, here is my foolproof 3-step study plan.
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Trendy Techie’s Guide to Working Remotely: Staying Motivated When Your Home is Your Workplace
A hallmark of a job in technology, the freedom to work from home can be a dream come true. But in the comfort of your own home, it can get too comfortable, and productivity can start to slip away. During the last three years I’ve held jobs in different cities and time zones from my home office, and […]
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Trendy Techie’s Guide to the 10 BEST Geeky Gifts of 2016
Merry merry everyone! The holidays are upon us like a pack of robot reindeer, racing down the highways, charging up your driveway, and knocking down your door with all the force of Santa Claus after he’s eaten all your cookies. Whether you’ve got your shopping done already or you still haven’t found the perfect presents for all your loved ones, Trendy Techie […]
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Should You Work from Home? What to Consider Before Committing to a Remote Role
Today’s modern office is anywhere the employee is – at home, in a coffee shop, at the library, and even on the plane. As technology advances and erases the limitations of physical distance, companies are trusting their employees to work from home offices.
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Trendy Techie’s Guide to the Grace Hopper Celebration
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is the Mecca for women in technology. Taking place in Houston this year, GHC will attract 15,000 attendees for three days jam-packed with hundreds of technical sessions, career talks, company events, and research presentations from technology’s most prominent thought leaders. For many attendees, Grace Hopper is their first conference, […]
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5 Reasons Why Every Girl Should Take a Business Class
Of all the skills that schools offer, business skills are the most transferable. Here are five ways that taking business classes can help you make a strong entrance into your career.
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Three Empowering and Inspiring Books Every Girl Should Read
These three books have helped me enter the workforce early and confidently, and I believe all girls would benefit from these empowering success stories of high-powered women: Miki Agrawal, Sophia Amoruso and Sheryl Sandberg.
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