After 15 years in tech and a lucrative position at Google, Taalai Djumabaev quit to pursue a mission-driven educational platform for IT specialists. Despite his high salary and prestigious role, he found little fulfillment in the grind of high-load systems. A personal crisis prompted him to reassess his values, revealing a desire to build something meaningful. His experience observing candidates' shortcomings during interviews highlighted a lack of foundational knowledge among talented applicants, leading him to create a startup aimed at bridging these gaps.
Djumabaev felt that many developers hadn't acquired the deep computer science learning required to succeed. Seeing capable Big Tech applicants missing key skillsets became the spark for a new mission.
Despite the $450,000-plus salary and Big Tech prestige, it all began to feel hollow. More money wasn't bringing more meaning. My drive shifted toward building something truly purposeful and empowering.
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