The author reflects on their time at Y Combinator in 2015, highlighting the impactful mentorship and the pressure to succeed in the startup world. After their startup failed, they were “acquihired” by GitHub, providing a bittersweet ending to that chapter of their life. The author shares their journey of self-discovery, transitioning to being transgender and emphasizing the importance of respect and kindness in their new identity. They express anxiety and frustration over the backlash against “wokeness” in the tech industry, fearing discrimination and exclusion in the workplace. The author’s personal story sheds light on the complexities of identity and acceptance in the current social and political climate.
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