

The Widening Tech Career Divide: Big vs Small Tech
111 snips Jan 10, 2025
Carly Malatskey, an engineer-turned-investor and host of 'She Leads,' dives deep into the tech job landscape. She explores the crucial choice between big tech, small tech, or launching your own startup. With AI reshaping opportunities, Carly highlights the differences in career paths, particularly the evolving roles in product management and engineering. She also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection for aspiring founders and the skills needed to thrive in today's market, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the tech career divide.
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The Widening Tech Divide
- Big tech and small tech career paths are diverging.
- Optimizing for one makes you less relevant to the other.
AI's Impact on Tech
- AI’s growth is reshaping the tech job landscape, making founding and startups more attractive.
- This also impacts venture funding and growth in various tech sectors.
Consider Founding
- Everyone should consider founding a company due to current market opportunities.
- Proactively decide if it's not for you, due to its demanding nature.