3 people who pivoted into AI share how they used their college experience to break into the field

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Varun Goyal, Deep Shah, and Kriti Goyal.
Varun Goyal, Deep Shah, and Kriti Goyal share their experiences transitioning from college to the AI industry.

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I asked 4 people how to break into AI, from a Microsoft PM to a Meta senior director. They shared the same, simple piece of advice.

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In 2025, I interviewed four tech industry professionals about how to break into AI.

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Immigration lawyers say the H-1B chaos is forcing tough business calls

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

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I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.

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Rishab Jolly.

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The US banned a former EU official's visa over Big Tech rules — and the fight is playing out on X

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2025.
The US moved to bar EU officials over tech regulation, igniting a public transatlantic clash over free speech and platform control.

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We're cofounders who left Amazon to build our own startup. We learned the hard way why Big Tech habits don't always translate.

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Two people stand beside a large screen displaying the Agefully app, which promotes an AI-powered day companion for older adults and their families.
Andy Ratsirason and Shalini Aggarwal left Amazon at seperate times but reunited to run their AI startup, Tenafli.

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I was laid off by Oracle 2 years ago and still can't find a job. I've blown through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.

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Clair Todd
Clair Todd

Clair Todd

New H-1B visa rules upgrade some lottery applicants — and squeeze out others

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Big Tech is emerging a winner in the new H-1B system, while early-stage startups could lose out.

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Welcome to the hectocorn era: 7 tech startups valued at $100 billion or more

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Preview of Shou Zi Chew, Sam Altman and Elon Musk
More and more startups are valued in the hundreds of billions, making them hectocorns.

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Howard Marks warned of an AI 'moonshot' mentality — and shared why he'd rather own tech titans than flashy startups

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Howard Marks, Co-Chairman of Oaktree, at the Global Hong Kong Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit on October 8, 2023, in Hong Kong, China
Howard Marks says AI hype is pushing investors into risky "moonshot" bets.

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