From Government Leadership to Big Tech TPM: Insights from Ian Brelinsky
Curious about transitioning from federal leadership to a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in big tech? Former Google and OpenAI TPM Ian Brelinsky shares candid advice on translating your resume, navigating culture shock, and landing the job.
Privacy in Tech Field Guide: Insights from Joyce Chen
I recently sat down with former Chief Privacy Officer Joyce Chen to demystify how privacy operates in modern tech. From the rapid rise of AI governance to effectively translating public sector skills for private sector success, discover how to navigate and break into this rapidly evolving field.
Tech Policy Field Guide: Insights from Chelsea Magnant
I recently sat down with Chelsea Magnant - Vice President at Breakwater Strategy and former CIA analyst and Google policy lead - to demystify how tech policy works in the private sector. From understanding the difference between public and product policy to translating government experience and pitch-perfecting your search, discover how to position your skills for high-impact tech policy roles.
Demystifying Trust & Safety Roles
Trust & Safety (T&S) is a natural fit for government professionals looking to continue protecting others in the private sector. In this guide, we break down the tech industry's core T&S functions - from threat intelligence and policy to product and compliance - and outline the specific technical skills you need to land them.
Three Years of Reinvention: Lessons I Took from Leaving the CIA for Tech and Coaching, & DC for San Francisco
Three years ago, I walked out of the CIA after 15 years in government to move across the country and rebuild my life in tech and executive coaching. From navigating Tesla and OpenAI to building a coaching practice and making San Francisco home, here are five hard-won lessons on navigating career and life transitions with grace and intention.