
Kurt Dowswell
@KurtDowswell
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📍 Charlotte, NC ✨ Boosting Developer Productivity with AI 📚 Author of ‘Programming with GitHub Copilot’ 🎥 YouTube: Coding with Kurt
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Joined January 2012
11/11 If you're building a startup, I recommend watching the full video: https://t.co/PAb8setBz3. It offers valuable insights that could benefit your entrepreneurial journey. #YCombinator #StartupEducation
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10/11 The video provided both practical advice and motivation. It reminded me that every successful company started somewhere, which I found reassuring. #StartupMotivation #EntrepreneurMindset
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9/11 Lesson 7: Hiring strategy - smart people attract more smart people. Transparency in offers and creating an environment for talent is crucial. I'm considering how to implement this in my own ventures. #StartupCulture #TalentAcquisition
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8/11 Lesson 6: Target investors who understand your problem. They're more likely to become initial backers. This made me reconsider my approach to investor outreach. #InvestorRelations #StartupNetwork
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7/11 Lesson 5: Growth solves most fundraising problems. This straightforward advice clarified the link between traction and funding for me. #StartupMetrics #GrowthHacking
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6/11 Lesson 4: Smart fundraising means avoiding upfront capital needs. The video suggests bootstrapping and focusing on building a product users love. This aligns with lean startup principles I've studied. #Bootstrapping #LeanStartup
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5/11 Lesson 3: Early-stage PR can be handled by founders. Your passion and knowledge are valuable assets in communicating your vision. I found this encouraging for new entrepreneurs. #StartupPR #FounderStories
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4/11 Lesson 2: Growth is critical in Silicon Valley. Consistent growth is key to attracting investors. This reinforced my understanding of what VCs look for. #StartupGrowth #VCFunding
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3/11 Lesson 1: Focus on solving real, frequent problems. YC emphasizes addressing daily or weekly issues for successful market entry. This approach resonated with me as a practical strategy. #ProblemSolving #StartupStrategy
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2/11 The video distills years of YCombinator's startup wisdom into concise lessons. I'll share the insights that I found most valuable for tech startups. #StartupAdvice #EntrepreneurshipJourney
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1/11 I recently watched "Everything We Teach at YCombinator in 10 Minutes" and found it incredibly informative. Here's a summary of key points that could benefit fellow entrepreneurs. #YCombinator #StartupTips
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🌍 Understanding Responsible AI: Explore the ethical considerations and regulatory guidelines surrounding AI, and how GitHub Copilot adheres to these principles to ensure safe and fair use. 📖 Pre-Order on Amazon Today! 🔗 https://t.co/IXosyojdb3 (6/6)
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✅ Writing Tests with Copilot: See how Copilot can assist in generating and refining unit tests. 🔒 Enhancing Code Security: Learn best practices for securing your code, with Copilot helping to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. (5/6)
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🐛 Diagnosing and Resolving Bugs: Discover how Copilot can help you troubleshoot and fix errors seamlessly, keeping you in the flow of coding. (4/6)
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Here's a glimpse of what you'll find inside: 🛠️ Getting Started with GitHub Copilot: Learn how to set up and configure Copilot in your IDE, and understand why it matters for your development process. (3/6)
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This book is packed with everything you need to know about leveraging GitHub Copilot to enhance your coding efficiency and effectiveness. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, this book offers valuable strategies and examples. (2/6)
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I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, "Programming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code--Faster!", will be released on August 6th! 📅 (1/6)
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Sunday read. This is hilarious. Engineers are competing who creates the worst UI on Reddit. I think the winners are: 1/ Enter your phone number
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How dead celebrities would look today with artificial intelligence I can't stop staring at these... Don't tell me AI isn't going to change the world:
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