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Date Published
Author
Yasmine Helmy
Word count
1953
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This blog post is about the author's journey of joining a tech startup, Instabug, with no technical background. The author, who was initially interested in startups and technology, joined Instabug as a marketer despite feeling overwhelmed by the team's technical expertise. Through onboarding, the author learned various tools and platforms used by the company, including Slack, Buffer, WordPress, and more. However, the author struggled with imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate compared to the team's technical skills. To overcome this, the author decided to learn front-end development, which helped them better understand the company's needs. The author has since become a valuable member of the growth team, contributing to Instabug's success as Egypt's first unicorn. Key takeaways from the author's experience include the importance of taking time to learn, putting on a "fake it till you make it" mentality, and asking questions, even if they seem silly. The author encourages others with doubts to apply for a role at Instabug and join their awesome growth team.