"I started coding when I was 12 . I didn't tell anyone because I was embarrassed. Back then, coding wasn't cool; it was weird. Plus, no one in my town knew anything about the tech world. I studied computer science in college and thought I'd get a job as a software engineer. At the same time, I developed a passion for the outdoors after seeing the amazing places people were rock climbing on YouTube. I felt torn, unsure whether to build my life around tech or pursue an outdoor career."
"While I was still in college, a company offered me a fully remote job that paid $130,000. That was more than my parents made, and I was only 19. Still, I turned them down. I'm glad I did, because I needed my time at the University of Michigan to mature. After college, I took what my family would consider to be a good job. It didn't last long. I decided to start my own company. I thought I could work hard for a year and make enough money to travel."
Luke Barwikowski is the CEO and founder of Pixels, a video game that uses blockchain technology. He began coding at age 12 and studied computer science in college. He developed a passion for outdoor exploration after watching rock-climbing videos and felt torn between a tech career and outdoor pursuits. He turned down a $130,000 remote job while still in college to remain at the University of Michigan. After a short postcollege job, he launched his own company and saved roughly $30,000 to travel to New Zealand. He founded Pixels while traveling across New Zealand, the Pacific and Africa and now splits time between a camper van and a sailboat.
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