$7B startup Head of Engineering and dad of 5 builds a profitable side project
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A Head of Engineering at $7B startup Snyk shares how he built a profitable side project called Candl while managing five kids and a demanding job. He transformed his coaching practice into an AI-powered career planning tool by conducting extensive validation research, getting users before building, and using Ruby on Rails with AI assistance. The story emphasizes ruthless time management, setting scoped weekly goals, and being transparent about side projects with employers rather than hiding them.
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Starting a side project after being TOO busyGetting first users BEFORE starting to buildThe key - ruthless time managementFinal tip - don’t be afraid of going public with it6 Comments
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