w/david khourshid + from microsoft to founder
guest: david khourshid, founder, stately
- open source contributions can get you noticed by big tech recruiters, even without applying directly
- big tech interviews often test memorized algorithms that have little to do with the actual job
- working at a big company can still feel like a startup if you land on the right team
- early startup hires can skip technical interviews if you already know their work from open source
- in interviews, focus on the candidate's career goals and interests, not just salary and benefits