How To Build A Successful Career In Tech: Where To Join, When To Leave

In this video, Dalton and Michael dive into tactics for having a successful long-term career as an employee in tech industry. Timing matters, having a good sense for where the talent density is (and where it is moving to) is a great technique for deciding where to consider joining. Watch out for getting caught in a local maxima and focus on the long game. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

Dalton Caldwellhost

Jun 29, 202612mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 29, 2026
Duration: 12m
Channel: Dalton + Michael
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this video, Dalton and Michael dive into tactics for having a successful long-term career as an employee in tech industry. Timing matters, having a good sense for where the talent density is (and where it is moving to) is a great technique for deciding where to consider joining. Watch out for getting caught in a local maxima and focus on the long game. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

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Dalton Caldwell
host
Managing Partner at Y Combinator and tech startup founder.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Dalton Caldwell, How To Build A Successful Career In Tech: Where To Join, When To Leave explores build tech wealth by tracking talent pockets and underwriting equity The hosts argue that the biggest career advantage in tech is positioning yourself near dense “pockets of talent” that shift across companies and eras.

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