Breaking Into Startups: Diverse Backgrounds Playlist

It's not easy to pivot to a different industry or career path. Here at Rise, we made it part of our philosophy to provide our community with the support and resources one might need to transition their career, from interview tips for changing industries to guides on how to highlight your skills when changing careers. Another resource we'd love to share with you is a collection of stories from change-makers like yourself!

Breaking Into Startups is an insightful podcast dedicated to career switchers. Their Diverse Backgrounds Playlist offers an inspirational collection of stories of everyday people breaking into tech. Here are a few suggestions on where to start your audio journey:

• Edgar Pabon – Army Veteran turned Software Engineer
• Rich Smith – How A College Dropout Became A Senior Engineer at Netflix
• Kesha Lake – How a Mom from Atlanta became a Remote Software Engineer at Stitch Fix

If you're looking to be inspired, give these a listen!