Lessons from a solo founder: Teaching, tech, and taking control

Adhithi Ravichandran shares insights from her journey as a front-end developer, educator, and entrepreneur, offering a candid look at what drives her passion for tech, teaching, and community. In this conversation at All Things Open, she highlights how she built a flexible career on her own terms while continuing to empower developers through content, consulting, and connection.

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0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Welcome
0:20 - What are you passionate about?
0:47 - Tell us about yourself.
1:43 - What has your experience been like at PluralSight?
2:36 - What about tech do you really enjoy?
3:35 - What about entrepreneurship do you really like?
5:09 - Do you have any best practice for our community?
7:25 - Where can people find you?

Key takeaways
* Start with purpose.
* Make connections.
* Own your journey.

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