next play Peter Yang: leading product at Meta, Twitch, Reddit, Roblox and scaling a newsletter to 90K readers
Nov 11, 2024
Peter Yang, a Product Lead at Roblox with a rich background at Meta, Twitch, and Reddit, shares keen insights on breaking into tech. He emphasizes building real products over traditional credentials to shine in job applications. Peter discusses the importance of aligning personal and company values, as well as asking insightful questions during interviews to gauge authenticity. He also dives into his newsletter's success, attributing it to concise, actionable content and explains how maintaining a full-time job fosters creativity. Excitingly, he believes no-code AI tools will democratize programming for everyone.
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Build First, Credentials Later
- Stop stacking credentials and just build something people want to use or buy.
- Use that real work as stronger hiring signal than MBAs or certifications.
Show Value To Get Hired
- If you want to join a company, make something that shows you care about their product.
- Create value (templates, feedback, customers) to stand out beyond a resume.
Value Patience Over Job Hopping
- Rarely will you find a team with great product, mission, and management all aligned.
- If you have that, be patient and invest in the role rather than jumping prematurely.