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What I learned from designing and building T-Bone, a bio-inspired fish robot - from CFD simulations to real-world aquatic testing.

My journey through CMU's Computer Vision program, exploring cutting-edge techniques in image processing, deep learning, and visual perception.

My journey through CMU's world renowned Intro to Deep Learning class, focused on unraveling the black box and exploring a techniques in deep learning, and model training best practices.

Navigating co-founder relationships, finding complementary skills, and building a strong founding team for your startup.

The realities of raising capital for deep tech and hardware companies - what investors look for, common pitfalls, and strategies that work.

A detailed breakdown of how I started my freelancing journey and successfully earned $50,000 in additional income during the first half of 2024.

The unique challenges of building a robotics startup compared to pure software - from manufacturing and supply chains to iteration cycles and fundraising.

The unique challenges of building computer vision systems for underwater and ocean environments - from murky water to variable lighting.

Jumping into Ccnsulting, what got me interested and my experience preparing for the interviews

A comprehensive guide on transitioning from mechanical engineering to software engineering internships, based on personal experience and practical strategies.

The vast untapped potential of ocean technology - why more founders should be building for the 70% of Earth we've barely explored.

How to know when a side project is ready to become a real company - the signs, the risks, and the decision-making process.

A critical analysis of software engineering rotational programs and why they often serve more political purposes than developmental ones.

A unique experience of being interviewed twice by Y Combinator in the same batch (S24), with different startups and different outcomes.

My journey getting into Y Combinator W26 with OctaPulse - building a unique startup at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and ocean operations.

What it's like going through Y Combinator with a hardware/robotics company - the unique challenges, advantages, and lessons learned.