I Taught Myself To Code in a Dunkin’ Donuts | Ishmael Samuel

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Ishmael’s early life demanded maturity long before most people his age.He arrived in the U.S. with nothing, taught himself to code, and eventually became the co-founder and CTO of Paragon, with $22M raised.This conversation isn’t about overcoming adversity or achieving milestones.It’s about how those experiences shape who you become.About MakerMaker is a private community for young founders shaping the world.Learn more: ⁠makermember.com⁠Connect with us:Instagram -⁠ instagram.com/makermember⁠Twitter - ⁠x.com/makermember⁠LinkedIn - ⁠linkedin.com/company/makermember⁠TikTok - ⁠tiktok.com/@makermember⁠00:00 Trailer01:00 Introduction04:37 Early Life in America: Struggles and Adaptation11:05 The Unconventional Path: Hitchhiking Across America23:53 Realizing the Need for Financial Independence27:11 Starting the Journey as a Self-Taught Programmer47:00 Reflecting on Early Career Choices50:34 Building Paragon: From Idea to Execution01:00:42 Personal Growth and Spiritual Journey

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