In Ep 74 of the cuSTEM Journeys Podcast features Experienced Tech Pro William A. Adams. He reveals $500K Salary & How He Created Microsoft Leap program. 

The Microsoft Leap program is one of the most popular Tech Apprenticeship programs. Tech Apprenticeship programs hire non-traditional employees and help them learn on the job while getting paid. 

During this unique conversation we discuss William's personal career journey, how he co-founded the Microsoft Leap program, his thoughts on AI, and his entrepreneurial endeavors.

William A. Adams: https://www.william-a-adams.com/
Microsoft Leap: https://leap.microsoft.com/en-US/


Timestamps
0:00 Podcast Intro
1:03 Podcast Start
2:26 What have you been up to since you left Microsoft?
3:48 William's End goal for his new business ventures.
6:10 Williams Thoughts on AI
10:12 When William Left Microsoft and How AI is Affecting Companies
12:35 The Future of Programmers and how to stay ahead of the game
22:28 Williams Career Journey Start
24:47 Story of Microsoft Leap
29:04 What gave William Passion to Pursue and focus on Microsoft Leap
34:22 The difficulty of Getting Microsoft Leap off the Ground
36:21 How Microsoft Leap got into Africa and it's success
38:37 How Microsoft Leap influenced Other Companies
39:17 How was the program for Hiring Managers and Employees
42:12 William's Masterplan with Microsoft Leap
43:35 The possible change of Corporations as we know it
48:53 How you change mindsets and get people to see the success in diversity
50:22 Early Career Advice
54:12 Williams Hot take on Early Careers
57:04 Earnings of William throughout his career
1:03:59 The ACTUAL Start and Key to building wealth
1:06:45 Start of Repeat After Me Segment
1:10:34 Conclusion of Podcast