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Jun 2022
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S20:E7 - What we can all learn from the ...

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In this episode, about what we can all learn from the experience of being a neurodivergent developer, with Alex Karp, author of the new book Running Start: How to get a job in tech, keep that job, and thrive. Alex talks about some of the biggest misconceptions about autism, how putting effort into accessibility and inclusion helps everyone, and what has personally helped him thrive in his career.

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Alex Karp is an #ActuallyAutistic developer who loves to bring new people into tech and grow leaders.

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