I speak with Patrick McKenzie (Patio11) about Starfighters.io and how developers can improve their career prospects.

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About Patrick:

• Starfighter
• Appointment Reminder
• Kalzumeus
• @patio11

Notes:

• Sorry for Patrick being a bit choppy at points. Japan is far away, also Skype!!
• We chat about Patrick's new venture, Starfighter
• Patricks history with bingo card creator and Appointment Reminder.
• Background on how Starfighters came to be.
• Using CTF (capture the flag) coding games for hiring.
• Selling to enterprise customers.
• What programmers do wrong in their careers.
• The best way for programmers to approach a new employer.
• How employees actually read resumes/cover letters.
• How developers can make connections.
• Equity compensation
• Building a great environment for developers.
• Boiler rooms
• Contact Patrick! He loves to chat.
• Step up and make connections.

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