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LEARNING ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE

GOAL

• Make more informed decisions about career path
• Become familiar with the tech ecosystem at large
• Investigate the key players tech
• Learn about influential tech companies who are making a difference
• Understand product management, business development, and how business decisions are made in tech companies

METHOD

• Find blogs that pertain to business in technology
• Make a reading list of relevant biographies
• Research business deals, mergers, and biz dev position requirements
• Interview people in the field
• Meet with upperclassmen and ask for their recommendations
• Make an appointment with career services

Books

Blogs

Interviewees

RESULT

• Clearer idea of what business positions entail
• Greater appreciation of the interplay of business processes and product development
• Familiarity with figures in consumer tech and prominent business thought leaders in tech
• Better idea of what career goals

LESSONS LEARNED