Building Up Tech Talent

Neelima Paraskar, founder and CEO of Snap IT, discusses her journey in the tech industry and the challenges of hiring and retaining talent in the IT field. She shares how Snap IT started as a training company to address the lack of affordable and skilled engineers in Kansas City. Neelima also talks about the impact of AI on software development and the changing skills required in the industry. She highlights the importance of certifications and government contracts in growing her business. Neelima offers tips for entrepreneurs, including the value of networking and persistence.Takeaways- Snap IT was founded to address the lack of affordable and skilled engineers in Kansas City.- The company started as a training company but evolved into an IT solutions provider.- Retaining talent is a challenge in the IT industry, especially for small businesses.- AI is changing software development and the skills required in the industry.- Government contracts and certifications have been instrumental in the growth of Snap IT.- Networking and persistence are key for entrepreneurs.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Visit the SnapIT Solutions website: https://snapit.solutions   Learn more about Neelima here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelimaparasker   Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter: https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz   Sound Bites:"I wanted to hire talent, which is affordable.""Everybody's a free agent, right?""We keep them in Snap IT for about three to four months till they become independent."Chapters:00:00 The Launch of Snap IT06:36 How to deal with employees who leave10:28 How to make opportunities for your future workforce17:01 How AI is changing software development22:31 Working with a significant other in the IT business24:52 The real deal in getting government contracts29:10 Neelima's journey in creating a software company33:00 Tips for Entrepreneurs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.