Introducing BUILT DIFFERENT: a panel and mixer for product and cybersecurity professionals happening in London on October 2, 2025. Hosted by us at POCIT in partnership with GitLab, this event brings together industry leaders to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: building at speed without sacrificing trust. A panel and mixer For today’s product and cybersecurity leaders, the stakes couldn’t be higher. On one hand, teams are under pressure to ship faster, experiment more, and stay ahead of competitors. On the other hand, threats to data
Layoffs are stressful for everyone, but they can hit Black and Latine workers especially hard. In June, the jobless rate for Black Americans rose to 6.8%, up from 6% in May, according to the Labor Department, as reported by CNN. Job hunting is already a full-time job, and the pressure intensifies when hundreds of people are competing for the same role. Feeling uncertain about your job? Have you just been laid off and struggling to find your next job? Here are a few tips that may help alleviate your work anxiety. Stay
The current job market is tough. In the tech market specifically, employment across all sectors declined by approximately 214,000 jobs in April, according to the tech trade association CompTIA, which analyzes data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s even harder for Black workers to find a job as unemployment among Black Americans rose to its highest level in more than three years. In June, the jobless rate for Black Americans increased to 6.8%, up from 6% in May, according to the Labor Department, as reported by CNN. So, how can you stand
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Abadesi and Michael tackle the spicy career questions you’ve been asking ChatGPT but not your manager. They get into what really matters when it comes to getting promoted: performance or perception, how to choose a mentor, clout versus coin, and whether Black Excellence is pushing us forward or holding us back. And for the Patreon fam: Is it disloyal to job hunt while you’re still employed? And how do you know when it’s time to move
Originally published by Mike Westbrooks on Medium. “I didn’t get into tech to make money. I got into tech to learn how to build and design my freedom. The money came when I realized I could build for myself.” Before the Breakthrough: Learning Over Luxury Before I ever saw $56,000 in a single month, I was just a young man with a marketing degree from Morehouse College and a stubborn belief that I could teach myself how to build apps. I didn’t come from a CS program. I didn’t have a mentor in
Movable Ink is hiring on pocitjobs.com At Movable Ink, innovation is powered by people like Michael Green Jr., who brings creativity and technical expertise together in unique ways. As Director of Data Science for AI Insights, Michael helps teams and clients understand how their AI models work, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. He’s also a fantasy novelist and entrepreneur, building a career that reflects both his analytical mind and creative spirit. He told POCIT how his passion for writing sharpens his approach to data science and how Movable
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content. Brand new Techish! This week, Abadesi is answering YOUR questions! She keeps it real about how to level up when there’s no clear path, ask for that raise (and actually get it), make work fit your life (not the other way around), and stay ahead in an AI world. Chapters00:00 Career Growth and Community Q&A1:06 Leveling Up in Your Career When There’s No Clear Path06:27 How to Position Yourself for Raises and Promotions14:27 Tackling Conversations About Underperformance20:11 How to Make Your Business Fit
Originally published at angelinahoward.com Recently, I had the honor of delivering a keynote address at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business Women in Tech dinner sponsored by Women in Tech Seattle and Boeing. As I shared my career journey with professionals at various stages of their careers, I was reminded of my own path—one that didn’t always follow a straight line. Finding my path as a first-generation student My college journey was anything but linear. I started with computer information systems (CIS) because my uncle studied something similar,
Are you a techie or a founder? Are you based in New York? More importantly, are you free on the 5th of June? If you tick all those boxes, we proudly invite you to our ‘Founder Stories,’ an event bringing techies together. This unique event, powered by Braze, will include a robust lineup of founders breaking barriers and transforming the tech industry. Founder Stories is part of New York Tech Week, a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Be ready to engage in honest
Originally published at morganlatimer.com Coding interview preparation can seem like an incredibly daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve never done one before, if you are a self-taught developer or bootcamp grad, or if you don’t have much industry experience. Unlocking the coding interview opens the door to top pay, benefits, and perks at premier tech companies. The key to preparing well for a coding interview is having a great preparation plan. A structured coding interview preparation plan can bolster your confidence and readiness. It also ensures that you will
