Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint — a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success.

Switching careers can be daunting for anyone, but the challenges can feel particularly overwhelming for people of color. 

The tech industry, while brimming with opportunities, presents unique hurdles that must be navigated with determination and strategic planning.

The path is riddled with obstacles, from battling imposter syndrome to upskilling through certifications and boot camps and learning the industry’s language without a technical background.