Saying Goodbye

Summary

In this final episode of a series, the software engineer and Olympic hopeful shares their departure from LinkedIn to pursue a startup venture after the Paris Olympics. Highlighting their passion for ownership and meaningful work, they express excitement for the journey ahead with Y Combinator, a renowned startup accelerator, and invite viewers to follow their Olympic trials and entrepreneurial endeavors on social media.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The video marks the last episode of a series documenting the life of a software engineer training for the Paris Olympics.
• 📹 The video is sponsored by a case toy, which is a Star Wars-themed phone case.
• 📱 The creator performs a drop test on the case toy, demonstrating its durability with no scratches after the test.
• 💼 The creator has decided to leave his job at LinkedIn, where he worked as a software engineer.
• 🌟 The creator values ownership and the freedom to make decisions, which is one of the reasons he enjoys running his YouTube channel.
• 🔍 He has realized that working in a large company may not be the best fit for him due to the lack of direct impact on the product from his work.
• 🚀 After possibly participating in the Olympics, the creator plans to pursue his own startup with Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator.
• 💡 Y Combinator is known for helping to create successful companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, Twitch, and Reddit.
• 🤝 The creator is excited about the new venture and the opportunity to be the complete owner and decision-maker of his project.
• 📅 The creator will focus on the Olympic trials in the upcoming month and then move on to his startup journey.
• 📚 He encourages viewers to follow his journey on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram for updates on his Olympic trials and startup.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video series the speaker has been sharing for the past year and 10 months?

The main theme of the video series is the speaker's life as a software engineer while training for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

What significant event is the speaker preparing for in the video?

The speaker is preparing for the Paris Olympics and also for a major update on his next venture.

What is the product being sponsored in the video?

The product being sponsored is a Star Wars-themed case by case toy.

What is the purpose of the drop test in the video?

The purpose of the drop test is to demonstrate the durability and protective qualities of the case toy's product.

Why is the speaker leaving LinkedIn?

The speaker is leaving LinkedIn because they realized they value ownership and meaningful work more, which they feel they can better achieve outside of a large company.

What does the speaker plan to do after the Olympics or the Olympic trials?

The speaker plans to pursue their own startup at Y Combinator after the Olympics or the Olympic trials.

What is Y Combinator and what role does it play in the speaker's future plans?

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator known for providing funding, guidance, and advice to help startups grow quickly. It will be instrumental in accelerating the speaker's new startup venture.

What are some of the successful companies that Y Combinator has helped create in the past?

Some of the successful companies that Y Combinator has helped create include Airbnb, Dropbox, Twitch, and Reddit.

What is the speaker's motivation for starting their own startup?

The speaker's motivation for starting their own startup is the desire to be a complete owner of a project, make decisions, and be responsible for its success or failure.

How will the speaker keep their audience updated on their journey post-LinkedIn?

The speaker will keep their audience updated on their journey through their YouTube channel, LinkedIn, and possibly Instagram for more personal life updates.

What is the speaker's current focus for the upcoming month?

The speaker's current focus for the upcoming month is trying to make the Olympics, and if successful, preparing for the Olympic trials.