SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast

What to do if you almost fail out of university | SIWIKE Podcast | Daivik Goel (DG-001)

September 5th, 2023  |  45 mins 33 secs

career journey, computer science, daivik, lessons learned, luki danu, podcasting, siwike, startups

Join Luki Danu on the latest episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as he sits down with Daivik, a dynamic individual with a rich background in CS, startups, and podcasting. Dive deep into Daivik's journey as he shares insights about leaving his job, his passion for startups, and the lessons he wishes he knew earlier. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation packed with wisdom, experiences, and the essence of the SIWIKE mindset.

Tune in and discover the "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" with Luki and Daivik.

How to become a leadership coach | Parm Chohan SIWIKE (PC-001)

July 4th, 2023  |  33 mins 11 secs

business, career change, career path, career transition, coaching, computer science, conquer leadership, ego management, faith, growth mindset, intentionality, interview, john maxwell, kindness, leadership coaching, life lessons, parm, personal growth, podcast, professional development, self development, siwike

Join us in this enlightening episode as we speak with Parm, a passionate leadership coach and a personal growth enthusiast. Parm discusses his intriguing journey from computer science to business and finally finding his calling in leadership coaching through a surprising catalyst—a video of a teenager discussing growth mindset. Dive into Parm's life lessons or "SIWIKE" (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier), where he shares insights on managing ego, being intentional about life choices, the importance of faith as an anchor, and the transformative power of kindness. Parm also shares his future aspirations, ongoing projects, and invites listeners to connect with him for further discussion. Don't miss this episode packed with insights about personal growth, career transitions, and the power of intentionality.

How to land your first tech job, Startups and writing on Medium | Richard Luo SWIKE(RL-001)

April 12th, 2023  |  37 mins 34 secs

aspire, career advice, career development, career growth, career journey, career planning, computer science, leadership, mentorship, personal development, proactivity, richard luo, software engineering, startups, tech industry, technology

Join us in this inspiring episode as Richard Luo, a proficient software engineer currently working at Aspire, shares his unique career journey, the lessons he learned, and the wisdom he wishes he knew earlier. Richard dives into his humble beginnings, the transformational experiences he encountered while working in various tech roles, and how he's striving to make a significant impact at Aspire. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the value of having a clear plan, understanding the reason behind what you're doing, and the necessity of being proactive in shaping your career trajectory. Don't miss this episode if you're seeking valuable insights to navigate your career in tech!

Dance, Business, and Human Resources - Vanessa Colalillo VC-001 MENTOR CORNER

June 8th, 2022  |  26 mins 28 secs

computer science, dancing, hr, human resources, mentorship, podcast, singing, siwike

In this episode, Luki and Vanessa talk about her experience as a competitive dancer when she was a child, her interest in music, how she decided to pursue business as her career, and more.

Tech, Product, Startup - David Jorjani DJOR-001 MENTOR CORNER

July 22nd, 2021  |  40 mins 17 secs

career advice, career advice for young people, career change, career guidance, career path, career paths, career paths after high school, civil engineering, computer science, director of product, great career paths, new grad, podcast, podcasts, product management, product manager, siwike, software engineer, software engineering, startups, tech startups, technology, what is product management

On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Luki and David discuss Tech, Product and Startups. David is a director of product and a university instructor.

Gemology to computer science and English literature to aspiring writer - Dan Johnston DJ-001 MENTOR CORNER

April 1st, 2021  |  51 mins 42 secs

computer science, gemology, retail, sales, siwike, writing

Dan is an aspiring writer, and currently an IT infrastructure support analyst. He shares his path from retail, gemology, computer science to English literature and now a career in copy writing and QA.