TechLead
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsEx-Google TechLead & app-entrepreneur Patrick Shyu discuss trends in tech, business, success, money, and life. ☕️ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
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Why I'm a "rockstar programmer."
October 23, 2020 14:38 - 8 minutes - 8.32 MBCoders never got the glory. That was only the domain of the entrepreneurs. This is why I'm a "rockstar programmer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5a0NpR81ls #programming #entrepreneur #softwareengineers #coding #facebook #google #amazon #apple #microsoft #fang #developer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why we can't agree on Diversity and Equity
October 17, 2020 15:29 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBEx-Google TechLead on the problem with Diversity, and specifically Equity. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💰 Get a FREE stock on Webull (up to $1600) when you depos...
Why "senior software engineer" isn't worth it...
October 15, 2020 14:47 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBEx-Google TechLead explains if senior software engineer is worth it. The first 100 people to visit http://blinkist.com/techlead will get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out, and you can get 25% off the full membership. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpr...
iphone 12 is dumb...
October 14, 2020 15:02 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBhttps://youtu.be/ZMJ7D1jsB1M --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My Google leadership training experience (True Colors personality test)
October 10, 2020 14:25 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBEx-Google TechLead discusses the True Colors personality test, used in the Google leadership training experience. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💰 Get a FREE stock...
7 Skills Worth Learning During Lockdown 2020
October 08, 2020 14:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHere are 7 Skills Worth Learning during Lockdown in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdOCDObUWXQ Let me know what skills you're working on these days too! #entrepreneur #mentalhealth #google #facebook #programming #millionairemindset #financialindependence #passiveincome #coding #fang #skilldevelopment Ex-Google TechLead explains 7 top life skills worth investing in. Get a FREE stock on Webull (up to $1600) when you deposit $100: https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main And learn ...
Why I am an INTJ personality - "The Mastermind"
October 03, 2020 22:03 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBhttps://youtu.be/iKslmHfYYy8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
my dad thinks I'm depressed.... (as a millionaire)
October 01, 2020 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBEx-Google TechLead's Dad thinks he is depressed. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💰 Get a FREE stock on Webull (up to $1600) when you deposit $100: https://act.webul...
Ex-Facebook/ex-Google tech lead reacts to "The Social Dilemma"
September 26, 2020 22:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBhttps://youtu.be/JVBQgx4_x34 #facebook #google #socialdilemma #thesocialdilemma #machinelearning #programming #softwareengineers #fang #siliconvalley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How to invest $1,000,000 (as a millionaire)
September 25, 2020 22:36 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBEx-Google TechLead explains how he would invest a million dollars. Get a FREE stock on Webull (up to $1600) when you deposit $100: https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main (LIMITED TIME) 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,00...
US Bans TikTok and WeChat from App Stores
September 18, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBhttps://youtu.be/fsfypimnXw0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Dating & Relationship tips (as a millionaire)
September 16, 2020 22:09 - 12 minutes - 12 MBEx-Google TechLead on dating & relationships as a millionaire. Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code LEAD20 at → http://mnscpd.com/techlead 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://you...
How I made $100,000 in a day (as a millionaire)
September 10, 2020 22:03 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBEx-Google TechLead on making $100,000 in a single day. Here's the story. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 📈 Get 2 FREE stocks on WeBull (valued up to $1,400): https...
Majority of US adults now live with their parents, and why you should too.
September 08, 2020 20:27 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBhttps://youtu.be/9jg1vY6xKCQ Ex-Google TechLead on why it's time to go home. It's trendy to live with your parents, especially with the "new normal" that is the quarantine. Get with the program. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built...
Why I'm a Millionaire (as a millionaire).
September 03, 2020 21:58 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbUU-D2Hil0 #entrepreneur #facebook #google #programmers #coding #fang #siliconvalley #financialindependence #earlyretirement #passiveincome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
"Ascension" IS NOT SAFE. Reckless attention-seeking behavior must be banned.
September 03, 2020 00:34 - 7 minutes - 7.37 MBhttps://youtu.be/rt5xsD7Jpzw Ex-Google TechLead scolds David Blaine on his reckless Ascension stunt that nearly got himself and others killed. Video link to this reckless stunt pretentiously named "Ascension": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwzvNAAqH3g 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview p...
I found the perfect mouse for programming...
August 27, 2020 15:14 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBI found the perfect mouse for programming... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYu8CzaFymU What are your favorite mice? Let me know, would love to hear. #coding #programming #softwareengineers #facebook #google #entrepreneurship #gamingmouse #fang #siliconvalley #microsoft #amazon #apple #razer #logitechg #logitech --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Apple's War on the Internet.
August 22, 2020 21:37 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBhttps://youtu.be/fsoNyCwSrs4 Ex-Google TechLead vs Apple vs Fortnite vs The Internet. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 📈 Get 2 FREE stocks on WeBull (valued up to $...
Top 7 Signs You're a Programmer
August 20, 2020 15:08 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBhttps://youtu.be/3sZbFPDzUZU #programming #facebook #google #entrepreneur #siliconvalley #microsoft #amazon #fang #coding #softwareengineers #programmers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Fortnite BANNED from Apple and Google: Why it matters.
August 15, 2020 22:51 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBhttps://youtu.be/HZYakRuzWEE Ex-Google TechLead on the Fortnite ban by Apple and Google app stores after defying their monopolies. This is about more than just a game, it is about protecting your choices online. #FreeFortnite 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyintervi...
How much I spend in a month (as a millionaire)
August 13, 2020 16:16 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBEx-Google TechLead gives a breakdown on how much I spend every month on personal expenses, and what I spend my money on - enjoy! 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 📈 G...
The dark truth about mechanical keyboards... (on the Drop CTRL, Keychron, HHKB, Model M, G915)
August 12, 2020 21:14 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBEx-Google TechLead exposes mechanical keyboards. Here's the related video on my main channel on "The Perfect Keyboard for Programmers": https://youtu.be/fxCYXA2zPc8 Here's Logitech's "end-game keyboard" (https://amzn.to/31PW6zC) the G915/G815 series. We dive into the hobby subcommunity of mechanical keyboards, and expose the elitism and exclusivity of form over function. And consider the effects of an "endgame keyboard." I also give my thoughts on the more popular mech keyboards like th...
Trump bans TikTok. Instagram Reels from Facebook launches.
August 08, 2020 21:57 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBhttps://youtu.be/kjha9xxqNI4 Ex-Google TechLead discusses the TikTok ban from Trump, and Facebook's new rival Instagram Reels. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 📈 Ge...
The top programming keyboard in 2020
August 07, 2020 15:27 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHere's my top programming keyboard in 2020 https://youtu.be/fxCYXA2zPc8. A good keyboard is essential for software engineer productivity, especially the RGB lights for inspiration. #programming #google #facebook #softwareengineers #developers #coding #entrepreneur #developerlife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Pixel 4a and why it matters
August 06, 2020 03:36 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9G0JfdfTM8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
What's in my wallet? My favorite credit cards of 2020 (as a millionaire).
August 03, 2020 22:31 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBhttps://youtu.be/1jpH1LbQwRw Ex-Google TechLead tells you his favorite credit cards of 2020. #1 Capital One Spark Business: https://capital.one/30hddux #2 Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6a/NM8NYK79D3 #3 American Express Aspire Hilton: http://refer.amex.us/PATRISaPCO?XLINK=MYCP And make sure to pick up the custom ultra-thin "TechLead wallet" here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WNhqEP 👨💻 ex-Google/ex-Facebook coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro....
The problem with tech YouTubers.
August 01, 2020 17:28 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMj-9K7QF0A Ex-Google TechLead on tech YouTubers manufacturing a culture of consumption. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👨💻 ex-Google/ex-Facebook coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubeback...
How I make decisions (as a millionaire)
July 30, 2020 15:34 - 9 minutes - 9.19 MBOur choices define us. And our choices are defined by our "decision-making" process. Some people flip coins, "sleep on it," ask their friends, make metrics-based decisions, or rely on "gut feelings." Jeff Bezos famously pioneered the "regret-minimization framework" that he's used to build Amazon. So, how do I make decisions, as a millionaire? https://youtu.be/826SLFs_dnI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Cancel Culture doxxed me (as an ex-Google tech lead)
July 24, 2020 22:05 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBvia TechLead Show https://youtu.be/_y1V0U4Nwoo Cancel Culture doxxes the ex-Google Tech Lead. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training here. http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Watch 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ (20% off now, limited time) 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube and the behind-the-scenes strategie...
Financial Independence - what no one tells you
July 23, 2020 15:13 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzf_xBbS9uo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why Facebook sharing is broken "The Audience Problem"
July 18, 2020 19:35 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJPGcJV0oYM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
I got banned from Facebook (as a millionaire)
July 17, 2020 15:10 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBhttps://youtu.be/oJcEDzgPRrc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
The top tech stack in 2020 (what you need to know for your next coding project)
July 14, 2020 22:36 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBhttps://youtu.be/5fHG55WFwmQ Ex-Google TechLead on a modern coding tech stack for 2020. Try Dashlane for free on your first device by heading to https://www.dashlane.com/techlead and then when you want to upgrade to premium use the code techlead for 10% off premium. As mentioned in the video, the book "Traffic Secrets" https://amzn.to/2Ome3Q4 discusses strategies on how to gain initial traction for your first online business. I also teach strategies for business and YouTube here http://y...
The real secret to productivity (as a millionaire)
July 10, 2020 15:14 - 10 minutes - 7.79 MBProductivity is a mindset. Simply, it's about recognizing opportunity, no different than seeing cash on the sidewalk. When you see it, it's not a choice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoi647vShJo #productivity #entrepreneur #programmer #google #facebook #fang #financialindependence #coding --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Growing up Asian American... racism, discrimination, and why I deserve more.
July 09, 2020 23:03 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBhttps://youtu.be/bM444PDW3pY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How I make $3000/month in passive income on my website (as a software engineer)
July 06, 2020 15:48 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBEx-Google TechLead explains how he built a web app making $3,000/month in passive income. This is the story behind my website Daily Interview Pro (http://dailyinterviewpro.com/). I also teach more about online business at YouTube Backstage (http://youtubebackstage.com/), join me to learn how I built a 7-figure modern internet business. The landing page for Daily Interview Pro was built using Kajabi (https://app.kajabi.com/r/io6uvQFr/t/mhvxjsa3), an online business platform - highly recomme...
How H-1B Visa abuse by tech companies affects Diversity and political censorship
July 04, 2020 21:45 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBhttps://youtu.be/vFYj8Sg3x_c --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My 7 DUMBEST purchases, as a millionaire.
June 26, 2020 15:28 - 10 minutes - 8.14 MBHere are my 7 worst purchases, as a millionaire. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4iRwp_FWxI #entrepreneur #personalfinance #financialindependence #money #fatfire #fire #earlyretirement #passiveincome #facebook #google #siliconvalley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
The top tech stack in 2020
June 26, 2020 03:44 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBhttps://youtu.be/olZrwvNEd0A Ex-Google TechLead discusses a modern tech stack for small teams to build across iOS, Android, desktop/mobile web, Mac, and Windows. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers in my new coding interview training program here. http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Watch 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ (20% off now, limited time) 🎬🌟 NEW! Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube. I help with mentorship & coaching for y...
WWDC 2020: My reaction as a software engineer (as an ex-Googler)
June 23, 2020 15:05 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MBWWDC 2020: My reaction as a software engineer (as an ex-Googler) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfhAtxdLDLM Impressions on Apple's WWDC 2020 conference, Apple Silicon, App Clips, iOS 14, and the walled garden. #wwdc #wwdc20 #apple #google #facebook #entrepreneur #ios #siliconvalley #tech #developer #programming #coding #ios14 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
ACA-5: Racism is back.
June 20, 2020 22:18 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBhttps://youtu.be/w8VP_873kA4 California Bill ACA 5 is bringing back racism, enabling discrimination on the "basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting." Here's the change.org petition for "Vote No on ACA-5" https://www.change.org/p/california-state-assembly-members-vote-no-to-aca-5 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Exposing the Apple App Store: Worst of the Tech Industry.
June 18, 2020 14:48 - 10 minutes - 7.95 MBExposing the Apple App Store: Worst of the Tech Industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32kXHmo0lmQ #apple #appstore #fang #faang #siliconvalley #google #facebook #programmer #entrepreneur #programmers #apps #app #ios #android #tech --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How I became confident.
June 15, 2020 15:06 - 8 minutes - 6.44 MBhttps://youtu.be/lxwWQKYtF1E --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
What I learned in 10 years of coding as a software engineer
June 04, 2020 16:18 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRlMvxPlCA #softwareengineer #coding #facebook #google #programming #entrepreneur #code #developer #programmer #remotework #siliconvalley #microsoft #apple #amazon #fang #faang --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
why I am an Alpha programmer.
May 29, 2020 14:56 - 8 minutes - 6.35 MBThere are two types of programmers: Alpha or Beta. A lot of people think that I'm "beta," but I'm not. This is why I am an Alpha programmer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF3gzLssFzk #programming #coding #entrepreneur #alpha #motivation #google #facebook #siliconvalley #microsoft #amazon #apple #javascript #programmers #dev #swe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why I have no friends (as a millionaire)
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB"You're the average of the 5 people around you." One of the best ways to grow is by surrounding ourselves with people we want to be more like. The friends we choose can influence our mindset, perspectives, character, and personal & professional lives. I've found that the successful people I personally know tend to be positive, complain less, own their lives, and have a solutions-oriented mindset. The less successful tend to have a "fixed mindset," resigned to whatever station that life a...
What makes Google engineers different from other engineers?
May 21, 2020 15:07 - 10 minutes - 8.27 MBWhat makes Google engineers different from other engineers in companies? Here's my take as an ex-Googler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txezAqv-0Mg #google #siliconvalley #fang #faang #programmer #programming #softwareengineer #facebook #microsoft #amazon #coding #javascript #python --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Apps are dead... so what's the next big thing?
May 18, 2020 15:58 - 10 minutes - 7.63 MBApps are dead... so what's the next big thing? In my opinion, "Decentralized Links." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOb0ThditOo With 97% of time spent in the top 10 apps, the newer opportunities exist atop of these platforms. Rather than trying to creating new destination apps & websites, I see a ton more opportunity in services that complement these platforms. Websites like Patreon, Gumroad, OnlyFans, and more have exploded in growth overnight operating using a newer decentralized mod...
I tried to quit software engineering (as a millionaire).
May 14, 2020 15:34 - 10 minutes - 7.78 MBEx-Google Tech Lead tries to quit programming. Launch your next website with http://squarespace.com/techlead and add code “TECHLEAD" at checkout to save 10% off. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers in my new coding interview training program here. http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Watch 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ (20% off now, limited time) 🎬🌟 NEW! Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube. I help with mentorship & coaching for yo...
I was almost acquired for $500,000 (as an app millionaire)
May 08, 2020 15:16 - 14 minutes - 12 MBEx-Google TechLead gets offered for $500,000 for his app. Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/k1vB30qCbFs, and get top-notch lectures and courses from top professors from the Ivy League and other great universities globally and experts from places like National Geographic, Smithsonian, and the Culinary Institute of America. My apps startup were almost acquired for $500,000 by Zynga social gaming company in Silicon Valley. I was working as an app develop...