Amalgaming Tech Skills with Startup World

Ashish KumarSoftware Consultant/Freelancer

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About MeStudied :

B.Tech (IT) ,Indraprastha University, Delhi

M.Tech. (IT) from IIIT Bangalore

Spend 7 years working as developer in Software Industry.

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Definition of “Freelancing”

Freelancing is “…working on a contract (and/or temporary) basis for a variety of companies, as opposed to working as an employee for a single company. Freelancers are often considered to be self-employed, and have the freedom to pick and choose their projects and the companies they would like to be associated with.” — (www.businessdictionary.com)

Definition of “Consultant”

“Experienced professional who provides expert knowledge for a fee. He or she works in an advisory capacity only and is usually not accountable for the outcome of a companies consulting exercise” (www.businessdictionary.com)

Definition of “Entrepreneurship”

“The capacity and willingness to develop, organise and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit.” - (businessdictionary.com )

Why I got into Consulting ?

Skill Erosion

Constant Change

Increase my Personal Network

No 9 to 5, instead Flexi hours

Location Independent

Brings you out of Comfort Zone

Learn Sales

Earn Personal and Financial Freedom

Hot Opportunities for Startup

Wearables Technology

IOT & Smart Home

Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)

Internet Security

FinTech

Digital Health & Big Data

Autonomous Cars (e.g. build apps for self driving cars)

Most In-Demand Programming Languages of 2016

source: http://www.codingdojo.com/blog/9-most-in-demand-programming-languages-of-2016/

Valuation Statistics

source: http://graphics.wsj.com/billion-dollar-club/

How to Succeed as a Consultant…

Earn Trust and Credibility. ( UnderPromise, OverDeliver. )

Build your Personal Brand . You are your own Brand Ambassador.

Network with Everyone. Let people know you.

Study and understand your Competition

Start writing blogs, just share what you already know.

How to Succeed as a Consultant

Prepare personalised proposals (include recorded video for each project)

Cold Calling (Prepare scripts before hand)

Advertising (Word of mouth works best)

Newsletter

Public Speaking (volunteer in meet ups to speak on a tech topic you already know)

Ask for Referrals

How to get started at College

Don't hesitate to Share your Startup Idea & validate it.

Build Minimum viable Product (MVP) of your Idea.

Find your co-founders

Push your code on Github

Share your experience/Idea in your blog (medium.com)

Have your own website about YOU.

Offer your development skills for Free. Build your Personal Brand in your network.

Questions ?

Thanks

Ashish KumarTwitter: @ashish_fagna

email : ashish.fagna@gmail.com