Unlock Your Dream Tech Startup Job: The Complete Guide

If you’re looking to break into the tech startup world, or one of the thousands of tech employees affected by layoffs and looking for a new job, this is the video for you. We’re going to go step by step through what you should be doing to land that tech job of your dreams.
I’m a venture capitalist trained at some of the biggest funds in Silicon Valley and before that worked at Google and venture capital backed startups. But I wasn’t always an insider; I was raised in the midwest by parents from a farming family in rural Taiwan. My personal goal is to demystify the opaque hiring process in tech, and to help amazing people find their place within tech’s vibrant but complex ecosystem. And to my surprise, there’s not actually any videos on KZbin that outlines this process end to end.

[@nogatekeepers]

I'm planning on making a related video about why so many people hate their jobs and a framework for finding fulfillment in work. Let me know if that (or any other topics!) are of interest!

[@brandonwilliams6146]

there was a huge information gap on youtube for how to break into tech startups and WOW - this video filled it and then some! great value 💪🏽

[@nogatekeepers]

so glad it was helpful!

[@nikolaigrin64]

This video offers a ridiculous amount of value! Wow. Will keep you posted on the process.

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks for the kind note, and good luck!!

[@Josh-tn2wg]

Hey Wayne! Just wanted to say that this is in my opinion your absolute best video, love what you’re building and all the best for the channel!

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks so much Josh! Really appreciate that, as this one probably took the most work and I felt could potentially be most impactful. Hope to post more stuff you find helpful soon!

[@JingHe-o3x]

very helpful. This will really help not only fresh graduates, but seasoned professionals who are looking for the next step

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks Jing! Really appreciate that kind note :)

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Incredibly helpful video jam packed with great advice. Thank you for putting it together and sharing!

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks for the kind note Anthony!

[@ganeshthyagarajan5616]

Hey Wayne, I'm a recent grad from UT Austin looking to join the crazy world of tech startups and this really demystified the whole process. Having just moved to NYC, I was unsure of how to approach the job search process, but this helped more than anything I've seen so far. Incredible value communicated in a well-explained manner. Seriously appreciate it. Would love to connect sometime :)

[@nogatekeepers]

Great to hear Ganesh! I was lost as a fresh college grad, so just hoping to help others trying to break in. Best of luck, lmk how it goes!

[@ganeshthyagarajan5616]

@@nogatekeepersOf course, thank you! I sent you an email earlier in the week regarding my search :)

[@nogatekeepers]

Great! @@ganeshthyagarajan5616

[@KrystleSenires]

Hi Wayne, I found your channel yesterday and I LOVE your content! I'm a new startup founder and this has been a great resource for how best to attract talent.

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks so much for the kind note, so glad you like it!

[@ajaytom6632]

Quality content 💯

[@nogatekeepers]

Thanks so much Ajay!

[@dogecl]

Great insights, thanks. The only thing that I didn't like was the sound effects. Sovable by using C.C.

[@nogatekeepers]

Thank you!! Noted

[@dogecl]

@@nogatekeepers maybe it's because I have airpods, but... little details. Thanks.

[@nogatekeepers]

@@dogecl Got it!

[@bobbysani2126]

Hello sir i have startup idea and i want a tech co founder can u pls guide me in choosing my co founder

[@nogatekeepers]

Hmm do you have other technical founders in your network who can help you think through the right fit and interview? That's often the best place to start if you have a pre-existing network

[@bobbysani2126]

@@nogatekeepers No sir in my network theya are afraid to start a startup,so I want to go online and search for a technical person

[@nogatekeepers]

@@bobbysani2126 Hmm, maybe try learning Bubble to build an MVP of the product you have in mind yourself without having to code?

[@bobbysani2126]

@@nogatekeepers ok sir thank you

[@nogatekeepers]

@@bobbysani2126 You're welcome! There's tons of great tutorials on KZbin on how to use Bubble, and plenty of tech startups who have built on top of Bubble