Bax of All Trades

In this episode, I interview Mateo Pedro, a french born citizen, who has moved to the U.S.A and landed one of the most prestigious jobs, a software engineer at Meta.We talk about his experience going to an American University, landing a big tech job, and he offers practical advice for others who desire to achieve the same. If you'd like to follow Mateo, you can reach him on on linkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-pedro-6a745b16a/CONNECT WITH ME📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carterX: https://x.com/Baxate_carter#baxate

In this episode of BoaT, I interview my good friend Ishan Dhanani, who is a MLE for Inference at NVIDIA. Less than 2 years ago, Ishan graduated with an Economics degree from Texas A&M. Since then, he has dropped out of Columbia, been acquired twice (once by Brev.dev, once by NVIDIA), and moved across the country.We discuss how you can become technical, the future of AI, and much more.EnjoyFOLLOW ISHAN:https://x.com/0xishandCONNECT WITH ME📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carterX: https://x.com/Baxate_carter#baxate

It's been a while since my last upload, but hopefully this one makes up for it. This week I got Frank Niu and Zach Wilson to join me on the podcast to discuss all things tech, content creation, and life. The crossover everyone has been waiting for, yet nobody expected. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter FRANK'S BOOK & NEWSLETTER📕 https://www.frankniu.com/book📰 https://beacons.ai/frankniu ZACH'S COURSES🐺 https://dataexpert.io/ #baxate #frankniu #zachwilson 00:00 Welcoming Frank & Zach to The Pod 02:27 Is It Worth Studying Computer Science in 2024? 16:20 How Will AI Impact Software Engineering? 20:55 Making Money in Tech & Entrepreneurship 37:00 Does Money Buy Happiness? 46:49 Making Easy Money (Day trading, Dropshipping, Crypto) 58:53 Higher Education is a Scam! 1:12:34 Advice to Your Younger Self 1:24:46 Talking Social Media & Content Creation

With all the recent talk of AI and layoffs in software engineering, you might be on the fence about studying computer science and pursuing it as a career. I won't sugarcoat it, becoming a software engineer in 2024 is incredibly difficult and the threat of AI is a scary one for many, but keep watching to find out what I foresee the future of software engineering being. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter #baxate #softwareengineer #computerscience00:00 Is Computer Science Worth it in 2024? 01:21 How AI Will Revolutionize Software Engineering 08:40 The Danger of Layoffs in Software Engineering 16:20 Are There Too Many Software Engineers? 23:44 Is It Worth it to Study Computer Science in 2024?

This is why you need a personal brand in 2024, why you need to be posting on social media, and how to build a following when doing so. I'm back from a long break since I've been focusing on the startup I work at: brev.dev But, I am still committed to bringing you guys content here as often as I can, so consider this the beginning of Season 2 for Bax of All Trades. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter #baxate #baxofalltrades 00:00 Why You Need to Post on Social in 2024 06:25 How Do You Actually Build on Social Media 18:17 Keep This in Mind When Building a Social Media Platform 24:12 You Will Be Hated 26:27 Do Not Do Social Media For the Money 31:19 You Need a Reason For Posting

My mom raised me and my twin brother while holding c-suite executive level positions at multiple companies and later starting her own business. She's the epitome of a successful mother, but even so, she struggled to be perfect and had to face a lot of hardship along the way. This is Episode #20 of Bax of All Trades, and it's a very special one for me. My mom's wisdom has helped shaped me into the person I am, and I hope it can help you as well. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter 00:00 How Do You Raise A Family As A Business Executive 01:25 How To Raise Your Children "Right" 05:16 How To Control What Information People Share With You 07:31 The Qualities Bax Got From His Parents 10:23 Things That Parents Can't Teach 13:59 Advice When Considering College As An Option 17:04 How You Can Have A Family AND A Wildly Successful Career 20:22 Advice On Starting A Family As A Woman With A Career 22:51 How Women Can Win In An Unfair System 24:16 The Chaotic, Beautiful Journey Of Life 28:08 How To Succeed In The Workforce As A Woman 36:14 Starting A Business And Being Your Own Boss 38:04 Overcoming Failures And Rejection As An Entrepreneur 40:29 The 9-5 Can Actually Be Nice 42:23 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self

Nice guys finish last. But why? I used to be a nice guy, thinking that if I was simply a nice person to my crush that she would like me back. Unfortunately for younger Bax, this isn't reality. In this video we discuss why nice guys finish last and how you can stop being the nice guy to become a more confident and attractive person (and maybe your crush will crush on you). CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter 00:00 You Can't Be "Mr. Nice Guy" 00:53 I Used to be the Nice Guy 04:05 What Really Makes You a "Nice Guy" 06:32 Why Nice Guys Finish Last 09:44 What Girls Really Like 13:35 What Nice Guys Get Wrong 17:02 How I Made the Change 20:16 Actionable Steps to STOP Being the Nice Guy #baxate

Is college worth it in 2024, or is it a scam? A couple years ago, I graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science. For me, college was one of the best decisions I have ever made. However, this experience isn't the same for everyone. Let's discuss. This is Episode #18 of BoaT, a Podcast that is inherently raw in its editing and advice, just like my short form content. I hope you enjoy, and if you do please share with your friends and family. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter ____________________________________________________ 00:00 Is College a Scam in 2024? 01:37 Why do People Think College is a Scam? 03:08 Do You Need a Degree to Get a Job? 05:10 What You Can Get Out of a College Education 09:50 The Incredible Capital That College Provides 13:02 What You Learn Outside of the Classroom - Dating and Social Benefits 19:28 Does a College Degree Really Make You More Money? 21:02 How College Makes You Healthier and Happier 22:32 It Matters What and Where You Study

In this video, I give you a step by step guide to land a software engineering internship in 2024. Yes, the industry is more competitive than ever, but with hard work and persistence you can break in to software engineering and launch your career. This is Episode #17 of BoaT, a Podcast that is inherently raw in its editing and advice, just like my short form content. I hope you enjoy, and if you do please share with your friends and family. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxate_carter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baxate_carter Check Out Brev.Dev! 🚀 https://brev.dev/ 𝕏 https://twitter.com/brevdev ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@brev-dev 📋 https://www.linkedin.com/company/brevdev/ ___________________________________________________________ 00:00 How to Land a SWE Internship 01:25 Why You Need to Start Your Career in College 05:23 When Are You Ready for an Internship? 09:36 What Companies Should You Pursue? 12:23 How to Build an Effective Resume 19:22 Network the Right Way to Earn Opportunities 23:22 Which Sites Should I Use to Apply? 24:49 The Process of Getting the Interview 26:58 How to Prepare For Your Interviews 33:01 Now, it's Out of Your Hands

I decided to quit my full-time software engineering job where I was making $171,000/Year to join Nader Khalil's revolutionary startup called Brev.Dev. In this episode we discuss what it's like to build a startup from absolute ZERO. This is Episode #16 of BoaT, a Podcast that is inherently raw in its editing and advice, just like my short form content. I hope you enjoy, and if you do please share with your friends and family. CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram:   / baxate_carter   🎵 TikTok:   / baxate_carter   Check Out Brev.Dev! 🚀 https://brev.dev/ 𝕏   / brevdev   ▶️    / @brev-dev   📋   / brevdev   ___________________________________________________________ 00:00 What is it Like to Build a Startup? 00:35 Who is Nader and What is Brev? 01:08 How Success on YouTube Led Him to Software Engineering 03:43 How to Gamify Luck 05:23 How Brev Was Founded 14:21 Scrappy Startup Stories 20:00 Traits of a Successful Founding Team 23:15 Play Positive Sum Games 28:53 Product Market Fit is Overrated 32:22 Finding Your Direction as a Young Person in Tech 43:54 The Future of Brev, Work With Us! ___________________________________________________________ #baxate #baxofalltrades #podcast #startup