Tech Career Events for Software Engineers
Our events foster growth and learning on your software engineering path: drive innovation and expand your network.
Hike Mission Peak! (Bay Area meetup)
Sunday July 6, 12:00amJoin Tarodactyls during the long weekend for a hike of mission peak! Enjoy a great sunset and friends.
We'll meet at the the Mission Peak Trail Head (not the Ohlone College entrance): https://maps.app.goo.gl/zMmWcsWc7FHXeLfn9
Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-loop-from-stanford-avenue-staging-area
Make sure to bring:
- Water (probably at least 1.5 liters)
- Layers (in case it gets cold)
- Hiking footwear
- Bad jokes
See y'all there!
Taro London Meetup July āš„ (Rahul is in town!)
Tuesday July 8, 5:00pmTarodactlys of London unite! Join us for a fun evening of networking and learning in June. Taro will cover your drinks and snacks up to $10 USD (~Ā£8) per person.
Taro's cofounder Rahul Pandey will be in town to chat and hang out :)
šļø Date: Tuesday, July 8
š Time: 18:00 to 19:30 PM
Looking forward to catching up again! š
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[Office Hours] Starting A Startup - Idea Feedback And Sharing
Tuesday August 5, 5:00pmThis session is for wantrepreneurs (someone who wants to leave their full-time job and do a company) and early entrepreneurs. All attendees should be prepared to either pitch an idea or provide thoughtful feedback on other ideas.
In the last two decades, more money and attention have gone to early-stage startups. It's easier and cheaper than ever to start a startup, especially if you're an engineer!
Sample discussions:
- Get feedback on the clarity of your idea, along with the opportunity size. Do you want a VC-scale outcome, or a "lifestyle business"?
- Should you get pre-seed funding (generally $100K - $500K) from an accelerator?
- How and when should you launch your product?
Also happy to share honest thoughts and feedback on well-known accelerators: Y Combinator, PearX, TechStars
What you get:
- Hear ideas from other ambitious engineers to make your own idea/pitch better.
- Taro (this platform!) is a YC-funded startup from S22. Rahul can share thoughts about how Taro got in and what he learned.
- Rahul has personally reviewed and recommended 10+ companies that have gotten funding and launched their product.
Resources to take a look at:
- How To Approach "Doing Your Own Thing" -- Startup Discussion And Feedback
- [Taro Top 10] Entrepreneurship And Tech Startups
- Alex answering "How did you decide to quit your job and make a startup?"
- How To Prepare To Leave Big Tech For A Startup
- Taro at YC's Demo Day (Summer 2022)
This session will not be recorded. Group Office Hours are a communal way to get the personalized career advice you need.
