Christopher Nelson
Host
Navigating the vast seas of Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation, Christopher Nelson emerged as a force in the technology space over two decades.
From setbacks in early startup ventures to pivotal roles in the IPO successes of Splunk, Yext, and GitLab, Christopher's journey was anything but linear. Today, he predominantly focuses on speaking and coaching, sharing insights from his dynamic career.
As the co-founder of Wealthward Capital, and the voice of "Tech Career & Money Talk," he guides tech professionals towards financial independence. His diverse path, including global travels, entrepreneurial ventures, and eventual triumphs, serves as the backdrop for his teachings, soon to be encapsulated in his book, "From No Dough to IPO".
045: Five Essential Executive Skills in Tech Not Taught in School
Let's talk about Executive Skills in Tech. In the realm of career success and personal well-being, setting boundaries, managing up, and unplugging are indispensable skills. Establishing clear boundaries fosters a healthy work...
043: Building a Strong Team Not a Network: Unlock your Career Cadre
Building a Strong Team through intentional networking is a powerful tool for building career success. By strategically assembling a team of mentors, mentees, peers, opportunity creators, and innovators/challengers, individual...
039: Fueling Financial Independence: Inside my Portfolio Investment S…
How do you build an effective PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGY? Effective communication serves as a bridge between individuals, enabling the exchange of thoughts, ideas, and emotions. By actively listening to others, we can gain...
038: Career Capital: Your Blueprint for Successful Equity Trading
How do you position yourself for better equity trading? Your career capital is a combination of your education, experience, and the results you've delivered. It's essential to continuously develop this capital for better equi...
035: Strategies for Leveraging Expertise: Navigating the Tech Landsca…
In this episode of Tech Careers and Money Talk, host Christopher Nelson discusses the importance of leveraging expertise in building a successful career in the technology industry. He emphasizes that employees should focus on...
027: Tech Equity Explained - What You Need to Know to Get Started
Harnessing the power of tech equity might just be the game-changer you've been looking for. In our latest episode of the Tech Careers and Money Talk podcast, Christopher Nelson reveals the secrets to leveraging tech equity for enhanced career...
020: Alternative Investments Explained: SEC Regulations, Real Estate,…
Ditch the traditional playbook and venture into the world of alternative investments. In this episode, Christopher Nelson provides a masterclass on the power of private equity and reveals how these financial instruments can turbocharge your...
016: Tech Employee’s W-2 Exit Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fina…
Ready to take charge of your financial independence and break free from the shackles of the traditional tech career? Join host Christopher Nelson in this thought-provoking podcast episode as he unveils a comprehensive step-by-step guide: the tech employee's...
010: How to Use Risk for Wealth to Build Wealth with Tech Equity
Welcome to the latest episode of Tech Careers and Money Talk, where we discuss all things related to the tech industry and how to make the most of your time and talent. Today, we're diving into the importance of managing …
006: Maximizing Your Earnings in Tech: A Comprehensive Guide to Worki…
Working for Equity: Are you ready to learn how working for equity can lead to significant financial gains? Welcome to Tech Careers and Money Talk, where we explore the intersection of technology, career growth, and financial success. In this episode, …
002: From Tech Novice to Financially Independent: Lessons Learned
From Tech Novice to Financially Independent: In tech, we all have the opportunity to grow our careers, build wealth, and reach our financial goals. And if your goal is to be financially independent, there are some things you need to …
001: Maximizing Tech Careers: Avoiding Burnout and Financial Mistakes
Financial Mistakes? A tech career is not as easy as other people think. You must manage your career and the money that comes with it to get the life you want. And whether you’re at the beginning, the middle, or …
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What if you could hang out with experienced tech industry executives, ask them about career growth, equity compensation, investing, financial strategies, and more; then take an insight or two to guide your own career and life...