Clueless — EE Conf Keynote

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1. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring 
 Tracy Osborn @limedaring - @limedaring@mastodon.social Clueless
2. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Hi, I’m Tracy! @limedaring (daring, not darling)
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12. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring A bit about my background:
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16. PYCON CANADA T R AC Y O S B O R N @limedaring
17. PYCON CANADA T R AC Y O S B O R N @limedaring “This site consists of Terry Brooks, the best author I have seen in a long time, sort of pathetic java games, fanfiction and short stories, and works of art. Not to mention a Message Board, and a Chat Room for all of you to enjoy.”
18. PYCON CANADA T R AC Y O S B O R N @limedaring “This site consists of Terry Brooks, the best author I have seen in a long time, sort of pathetic java games, fanfiction and short stories, and works of art. Not to mention a Message Board, and a Chat Room for all of you to enjoy.”
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21. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 101 Fundamentals of Computer Science
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24. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 101 Fundamentals of Computer Science #talkpay
25. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 103 Fundamentals of Computer Science III
26. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 103 Fundamentals of Computer Science III #talkpay
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33. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 103 Fundamentals of Computer Science III #talkpay
34. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring CSC 103 Fundamentals of Computer Science III #talkpay
35. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring At the time I thought I wasted my time in university, but having a background in both computer science and design has been a huge benefit in my current career.
36. PYCON AU T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: I had a direct experience with how difficult it is to work with code and the how teaching styles can make a huge difference.
37. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Speaking of that 
 first job…
38. DJA NGO CON US T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Let’s talk about 
 the scariest moment in my career.)
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40. DJA NGO CON US T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring 55% 
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44. DJA NGO CON US T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There was no reason to pay me more until I asked for it.
45. DJA NGO CON US T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth.
46. DJA NGO CON US T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth. — How to ask for it.
47. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring So I decided to 
 work for myself
48. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring And back to my story… #talkpay
49. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring And back to my story… #talkpay
50. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring And back to my story… #talkpay
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52. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring And back to my story… #talkpay
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54. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned:
55. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and getting off the ground (as long as there are no security problems.)
56. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and getting off the ground (as long as there are no security problems.) Learn by doing! I learned so much faster by having a real project to work on.
57. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and getting off the ground (as long as there are no security problems.) Learn by doing! I learned so much faster by having a real project to work on. Startups are stressful but if you like having to constantly be learning and doing something different most days, then it’s a fun job.
58. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Burned out? 
 Let’s write a book!
59. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring I taught myself how to build a web app using a few online tutorials, but (after I learned) 
 I didn’t like the way it was taught.
60. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had:
61. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had: • A customizable tutorial.
62. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had: • A customizable tutorial. • That was more project-based than theory-based.
63. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had: • A customizable tutorial. • That was more project-based than theory-based. • That didn’t assume a background in programming.
64. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had: • A customizable tutorial. • That was more project-based than theory-based. • That didn’t assume a background in programming. • That was small.
65. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring There weren’t any tutorials that had: • A customizable tutorial. • That was more project-based than theory-based. • That didn’t assume a background in programming. • That was small. • That was good-looking.
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67. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a book!
 So the university experience combined with teaching myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my head. 

68. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a book!
 So the university experience combined with teaching myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my head. 

69. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a book!
 So the university experience combined with teaching myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my head. 

70. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a book!
 So the university experience combined with teaching myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my head. 

71. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Why not get 100% of the royalties? (For a LOT more effort.)
72. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Turning to Kickstarter
73. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Threw myself into this without really knowing what I was doing. Building a startup definitely helped here.
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76. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned:
77. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: You got to keep marketing in mind when you build a product. Yes, it sucks. I’d rather build a product than market it.
78. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: You got to keep marketing in mind when you build a product. Yes, it sucks. I’d rather build a product than market it. Friends are awesome.
79. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Oh no, now I need to make a book.
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81. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Projects always take way longer than you think.
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83. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned:
84. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: Keep it simple.
85. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: Keep it simple. Build in a bigger buffer when building something people are waiting for. Better to be early than late.
86. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring The book production process
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88. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring https://skl.sh/2MMa6EZ
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91. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned:
92. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Lessons learned: This is where my art background 
 combined perfectly with my techy side.
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95. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring So I wrote more books…
96. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring (Kickstarter)
97. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Worst part of making a physical book: fulfillment
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99. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring WHY IS SHIPPING HARD.
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102. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Isn’t there a better way?
103. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Isn’t there a better way? Spoiler: There was. With programming.
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108. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Are the paperback books worth it?
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110. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring In a nutshell…
111. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring I’m proud of my journey since these experiences led directly to my current career.
112. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring I’m proud of my journey since these experiences led directly to my current career. Building a product to help others is 
 immensely fulfilling.
113. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring I’m proud of my journey since these experiences led directly to my current career. Building a product to help others is 
 immensely fulfilling. I’m not a millionaire, but my life is pretty cool.
114. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring I’m proud of my journey since these experiences led directly to my current career. Building a product to help others is 
 immensely fulfilling. I’m not a millionaire, but my life is pretty cool. Maybe you want to build a product or startup? 
 Let’s talk!
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116. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Follow/DM me: @limedaring Email me: tracy@limedaring.com
117. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Thank you!
118. EE CON F T RAC Y O S B OR N @limedaring Psst… Hello Web Books: hellowebbooks.com Speaker feedback: eeconf.com/speaker-feedback