How to Pivot Careers Using a Side Project

Lucas and Luna explore how a side project can be the bridge to a career pivot, using the real story of a former accountant who built a open-source data visualization tool—now used by thousands—to land a product manager role at a major tech company. They break down the three-step framework: identify a market gap, build a minimum viable project, and leverage it in interviews. Lucas shares data from a LinkedIn survey showing that 43% of hiring managers consider side projects as valuable as professional experience. Luna pushes back on the time commitment myth, and they discuss how to start small without burnout. The episode ends with a tip on using a side project to test a new industry before fully committing. If this show has helped you think through a career move, consider supporting its ad-free mission at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #SideProject #CareerPivot #OpenSource #DataVisualization #ProductManagement #SkillBuilding #PortfolioCareer #JobSearch #CareerChange #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #SideHustle #PassionProject #InterviewTips #LinkedInSurvey #IndustryTest Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo