Amalgaming Tech Skills with Startup World
Ashish KumarSoftware Consultant/Freelancer
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About MeStudied :
B.Tech (IT) ,Indraprastha University, Delhi
M.Tech. (IT) from IIIT Bangalore
Spend 7 years working as developer in Software Industry.
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Definition of “Freelancing”
Freelancing is “…working on a contract (and/or temporary) basis for a variety of companies, as opposed to working as an employee for a single company. Freelancers are often considered to be self-employed, and have the freedom to pick and choose their projects and the companies they would like to be associated with.” — (www.businessdictionary.com)
Definition of “Consultant”
“Experienced professional who provides expert knowledge for a fee. He or she works in an advisory capacity only and is usually not accountable for the outcome of a companies consulting exercise” (www.businessdictionary.com)
Definition of “Entrepreneurship”
“The capacity and willingness to develop, organise and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit.” - (businessdictionary.com )
Why I got into Consulting ?
Skill Erosion
Constant Change
Increase my Personal Network
No 9 to 5, instead Flexi hours
Location Independent
Brings you out of Comfort Zone
Learn Sales
Earn Personal and Financial Freedom
Hot Opportunities for Startup
Wearables Technology
IOT & Smart Home
Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)
Internet Security
FinTech
Digital Health & Big Data
Autonomous Cars (e.g. build apps for self driving cars)
Most In-Demand Programming Languages of 2016
source: http://www.codingdojo.com/blog/9-most-in-demand-programming-languages-of-2016/
Valuation Statistics
source: http://graphics.wsj.com/billion-dollar-club/
How to Succeed as a Consultant…
Earn Trust and Credibility. ( UnderPromise, OverDeliver. )
Build your Personal Brand . You are your own Brand Ambassador.
Network with Everyone. Let people know you.
Study and understand your Competition
Start writing blogs, just share what you already know.
How to Succeed as a Consultant
Prepare personalised proposals (include recorded video for each project)
Cold Calling (Prepare scripts before hand)
Advertising (Word of mouth works best)
Newsletter
Public Speaking (volunteer in meet ups to speak on a tech topic you already know)
Ask for Referrals
How to get started at College
Don't hesitate to Share your Startup Idea & validate it.
Build Minimum viable Product (MVP) of your Idea.
Find your co-founders
Push your code on Github
Share your experience/Idea in your blog (medium.com)
Have your own website about YOU.
Offer your development skills for Free. Build your Personal Brand in your network.
Questions ?
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