Coffee with Developers - Saron Yitbarek
#1about 3 minutes
Finding a creative and human path into technology
Reading the Steve Jobs biography revealed that technology could be a human-centered, creative pursuit, not just a technical one.
#2about 3 minutes
Embracing the multi-hyphenate identity over being a generalist
The term "multi-hyphenate," borrowed from the entertainment industry, better captures the value of having multiple skilled roles than the negative connotation of "generalist."
#3about 3 minutes
Building a community before building a product
After a product pivot, the focus shifted to building the BCM community first to understand user pain points and let a product emerge organically.
#4about 3 minutes
Diversifying income as career insulation in a tough economy
While not for everyone, creating multiple income streams provides a financial buffer against layoffs and economic uncertainty, but requires patience through feast-and-famine cycles.
#5about 2 minutes
The fluid journey between full-time jobs and entrepreneurship
Community members often move between having a full-time job and being a full-time entrepreneur based on changing life priorities and opportunities.
#6about 4 minutes
Designing a community as a gym instead of a workout class
Shifting the community model from a rigid "workout class" to a flexible "gym" allows members to engage on their own terms and get value even as lurkers.
#7about 2 minutes
How major life changes activate community engagement
The primary trigger for inactive members to re-engage with the community is a significant life event, such as a job search, product launch, or hiring need.
#8about 4 minutes
Creating space to discuss burnout and work-life balance
The community intentionally avoids hustle culture by creating a space to discuss burnout, family responsibilities, and health to support members as whole people.
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