rqu, a seasoned hacker, has been actively participating in Bugcrowd programs since 2016, winning top awards at Bug Bashes and collaborating with Team Dumpster Fire. He initially got into cybersecurity through playing CTFs in high school and later met people who helped him grow his skills. Bug bounties have provided a steady income, allowing him to upgrade tools and equipment, and have led to job opportunities, including two full-time hires. Although he doesn't hunt bugs full-time due to time constraints, he uses bug bounties as a way to play with high-impact targets on the side. rqu emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and learning by doing, and recommends taking good notes and joining communities like Bugcrowd for opportunities to hack unique targets.