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Techie Personal Finance Bootcamp
I help tech employees use their finances to create the life of their dreams by helping you take your financial confidence to the next level!Are you a tech employee who wants to learn how to better manage your finances?Working in tech you may experience extreme pay increases, which may allow you the ability to accomplish goals you've only dreamed of. However, if mismanaged, you can also find yourself stressed out and under pressure to increase your income in order to fit your lifestyle.The good news, is through education and a little bit of determination, you have the power to control your future and create your best life.Not only will we cover basic personal finance concepts, but we'll dive deep into tech specific benefits and issues that I regularly help my clients build strategies to maximize. (Examples: working for start ups, restricted stock units, stock options, and layoffs) Also, on a regular basis, I will have special guests that will highlight their stories with unique stories about their tech experiences.
Techie Personal Finance Bootcamp
A Co-Founder's Journey to Starting The Collab Lab (Non-Profit)
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Lucas Casarez CFP® / Andrew Hedges
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Season 5
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Episode 8
In this episode, we interview Andrew Hedges, a career changer, startup co-founder, and non-profit co-founder. We talk about his journey from traditional employment to tech, the mission of his startup Assistiv Labs, the most misunderstood thing about accessibility, and advice for founders and co-founders. We also discuss The Collab Lab, a non-profit he co-founded, and the benefits of teaming up with others.
Here are some key questions we will answer in the episode:
- What was the catalyst for your career change into tech?
- What gave you the confidence to leave traditional employment to start your own company?
- What is the mission of Assistiv Labs and why is accessibility online and with software so important?
- What would you say is the most misunderstood thing about accessibility?
- What advice would you give to founders and co-founders based on what you've learned so far?
- What is The Collab Lab and what pushed you to create such an amazing non-profit?
- What has been the greatest challenge your team has run into since launching The Collab Lab?
- What has been your biggest win as a non-profit?
- What is the greatest benefit you see from teaming up with others?
- How can people listening help The Collab Lab?
Join us for this inspiring conversation with a passionate entrepreneur and non-profit leader!
https://the-collab-lab.codes
https://assistivlabs.com
https://mailchi.mp/081b79193143/understand-your-taxes-end-of-year-tax-strategies