Hi, I'm Louie Bacaj.
I am a Software Engineer and Engineering Leader who recently turned Entrepreneur.
I used to manage many engineering teams. I invest in and operate a few rental properties.
I write. And I teach others to get started with newsletters through the Small Bets Community. And I still love building software and apps.
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The Money or the Title?
When I was younger and just hitting the senior engineer rank of my career, I landed an offer at one of the big banks.
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How to Write Online
I've written a lot in the last year, and I am about to give you what I think is the most important piece of advice about writing online.
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Talent Nurseries
Shortly after the 2008 recession, my colleague asked our CEO the toughest question of all, "do you think there'll be raises this year?".
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M&Ms: Talent Nurseries
How to build up tech talent so someone else can steal it on the 79th Edition.
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The 78th Edition on how I built a team in spite of everyone saying no at first.
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