If you can go back in time what advice would you give to yourself on the start of your tech journey?

Start building an audience before you build a a product.

I'd start straight away to learn a complimentary skill to tech, like business, public speaking, marketing.

Might sound weird. But since you have asked about starting "tech journey", here you go. Tech isn't all tech. It also consists of other functions like design, marketing, sales, operations, and so much more. Something that most people who do not have much idea about how tech companies work don't know. This is very much true and widespread in tier 2 and 3 cities of India if I am right.

Focus on creating value for other people and nothing else

Invest in Bitcoin :D But seriously, always say yes, don't be afraid to ask and get out of your comfort zone.

I had to think a little bit to answer this one. It would be 1. Share as much of your knowledge as you can. Write, blog, tutorials, advise, mistakes etc. Share with the world. It doesn't have to be perfect, just share 2. Build a career; work for a really good company and try to climb up the ladder there. Unfortunately not possible for startups so don't spend too long at startups 3. Network like crazy.

"Don't be so shy! And don't be afraid of mistakes!":) cool topic, thanks Vladimir!

I don't dwell on the past or second-guess My tech journey. I just enjoy it. Remember, it's just the beginning. Although 13 billion years may seem like a vast amount of time to us, it's merely a small fraction of the world's history. Let's focus on moving forward.

hey Vlad, such a compelling question. if i could turn back time, i'd tell myself: 'celebrate the power of small wins.' in tech, it's easy to crave instant breakthroughs, grand successes. but i've learned that growth often blooms from tiny, consistent efforts that stack up over time. it's about the everyday commit to GitHub, the few minutes set aside to learn a new language, the innate curiosity to uncover emerging trends. i'd tell younger me to champion gradual growth over erratic leaps. every tiny step counts. there's no wasted learning - all knowledge somehow intertwines, resurfaces in surprising, insightful ways. most importantly, i'd assure myself it's okay to not know everything. tech's a vast, shifting landscape, which makes it beautifully challenging. it's not about mastering all, but fostering a growth mindset, remaining curious, persistently learning. i reckon this advice would've eased some self-imposed pressure, allowing me to enjoy the journey more, appreciating each step as a critical part of a broader growth story. what about you? what wisdom would you pass on to your younger selves? cheers, Karim.

It'll take longer than I expect