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Connect with Richard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-luo-787184101
💬 Let me know if you have any questions or what you’re struggling with in your job search
👍🏼 Like and Subscribe for more tips on jobs, careers and life!
👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/
🌎 www.focusinspired.com
📸 Instagram - www.instagram.com/focus.inspired/
🐥 Twitter - https://twitter.com/focusinspired
👥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/focusinspired/
📘Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Unlock Your Career Potential http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook 
📗Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: Living Your Career Potential — Young Professional Edition http://focusinspired.com/ypebook 
The links above are affiliate links. If you purchase one of these books, I will receive a small commission. This will help me invest in the channel and create better videos to improve your job search. Thank You.
🎙️ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/
Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music
Timestamps:
0:00:00           Intro
0:01:40 Richard as a Kid
5:36:00 Path to Computer Science
10:34:00 University Life
15:01:00 Landing the First Job
19:55:00 Experience with First Job and Own Startup
25:02:00 Working in Aspire and Foray into Media
31:38:00 SIWIKE
focusinspired #SiwikePodcast #SIWIKE #podcast #CareerDevelopment #CareerAdvice #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #Aspire #Startups #Mentorship #CareerPlanning #RichardLuo #CareerJourney #CareerGrowth #Proactivity #PersonalDevelopment #TechIndustry #ComputerScience #Leadership Special Guest: Richard Luo.
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;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&#39;re doing, and the necessity of being proactive in shaping your career trajectory. Don&#39;t miss this episode if you&#39;re seeking valuable insights to navigate your career in tech!</p>

<p>Connect with Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-luo-787184101" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-luo-787184101</a></p>

<p>💬 Let me know if you have any questions or what you’re struggling with in your job search</p>

<p>👍🏼 Like and Subscribe for more tips on jobs, careers and life!</p>

<p>👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/" rel="nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/</a><br>
🌎 <a href="http://www.focusinspired.com" rel="nofollow">www.focusinspired.com</a><br>
📸 Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/focus.inspired/" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/focus.inspired/</a><br>
🐥 Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/focusinspired" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/focusinspired</a><br>
👥 Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/focusinspired/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/focusinspired/</a></p>

<p>📘Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Unlock Your Career Potential <a href="http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook" rel="nofollow">http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook</a> <br>
📗Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: Living Your Career Potential — Young Professional Edition <a href="http://focusinspired.com/ypebook" rel="nofollow">http://focusinspired.com/ypebook</a> </p>

<p>The links above are affiliate links. If you purchase one of these books, I will receive a small commission. This will help me invest in the channel and create better videos to improve your job search. Thank You.</p>

<p>🎙️ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast <a href="https://siwike.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://siwike.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Special thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/</a> for the theme music</p>

<p>Timestamps:<br>
0:00:00           Intro<br>
0:01:40 Richard as a Kid<br>
5:36:00 Path to Computer Science<br>
10:34:00 University Life<br>
15:01:00 Landing the First Job<br>
19:55:00 Experience with First Job and Own Startup<br>
25:02:00 Working in Aspire and Foray into Media<br>
31:38:00 SIWIKE</p>

<h1>focusinspired #SiwikePodcast #SIWIKE #podcast #CareerDevelopment #CareerAdvice #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #Aspire #Startups #Mentorship #CareerPlanning #RichardLuo #CareerJourney #CareerGrowth #Proactivity #PersonalDevelopment #TechIndustry #ComputerScience #Leadership</h1><p>Special Guest: Richard Luo.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;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&#39;re doing, and the necessity of being proactive in shaping your career trajectory. Don&#39;t miss this episode if you&#39;re seeking valuable insights to navigate your career in tech!</p>

<p>Connect with Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-luo-787184101" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-luo-787184101</a></p>

<p>💬 Let me know if you have any questions or what you’re struggling with in your job search</p>

<p>👍🏼 Like and Subscribe for more tips on jobs, careers and life!</p>

<p>👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/" rel="nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/</a><br>
🌎 <a href="http://www.focusinspired.com" rel="nofollow">www.focusinspired.com</a><br>
📸 Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/focus.inspired/" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/focus.inspired/</a><br>
🐥 Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/focusinspired" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/focusinspired</a><br>
👥 Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/focusinspired/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/focusinspired/</a></p>

<p>📘Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Unlock Your Career Potential <a href="http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook" rel="nofollow">http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook</a> <br>
📗Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: Living Your Career Potential — Young Professional Edition <a href="http://focusinspired.com/ypebook" rel="nofollow">http://focusinspired.com/ypebook</a> </p>

<p>The links above are affiliate links. If you purchase one of these books, I will receive a small commission. This will help me invest in the channel and create better videos to improve your job search. Thank You.</p>

<p>🎙️ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast <a href="https://siwike.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://siwike.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Special thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/</a> for the theme music</p>

<p>Timestamps:<br>
0:00:00           Intro<br>
0:01:40 Richard as a Kid<br>
5:36:00 Path to Computer Science<br>
10:34:00 University Life<br>
15:01:00 Landing the First Job<br>
19:55:00 Experience with First Job and Own Startup<br>
25:02:00 Working in Aspire and Foray into Media<br>
31:38:00 SIWIKE</p>

<h1>focusinspired #SiwikePodcast #SIWIKE #podcast #CareerDevelopment #CareerAdvice #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #Aspire #Startups #Mentorship #CareerPlanning #RichardLuo #CareerJourney #CareerGrowth #Proactivity #PersonalDevelopment #TechIndustry #ComputerScience #Leadership</h1><p>Special Guest: Richard Luo.</p>]]>
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