Terry Kim

Here’s someone who’s absolutely crushing it. Terry Kim, the guy’s a straight-up legend in the startup and tech world. So, he’s a W18 YC alum, which means he crushed it early on with NexGenT, a bootcamp that’s all about fast-tracking folks into cybersecurity and IT. But what’s crazy is his mission, he wants to train a million IT and cybersecurity pros by 2030. No bullshit, just rapid, excellent training that helps people skip years of school and dodge those massive student loans. That’s some advanced hustle.

Before all that, Terry’s been around the block a bunch. He’s worked at Cisco, Arista Networks, Dimension Data, all big players in networking and enterprise tech. Plus, he’s got experience as an instructor for the US Air Force, training thousands of engineers, so dude knows how to teach and scale skills fast. That background? It’s what fuels his whole approach, broken down, he’s about making tech education accessible, practical, and fast, not some boring, years-long grind.

Terry’s more than just a tech guy. He’s a storyteller, hosts ‘Founders Unscripted,’ a podcast where he keeps it real with founders and entrepreneurs, sharing the honest truth behind starting up. He even dropped a book, ‘Zero to Engineer,’ which is basically his process from dropping out of high school to running a tech company. That story? It’s pure motivation, shows that anyone, no matter where you start, can level up if they’ve got the drive.

And get this, he’s into wellness too, launching products like a sleep mask called Omsleep. Dude’s about that whole hustle, combining tech, health, and education to make a real impact.

What’s his vibe? He’s a builder, not just of companies, but of people’s careers. His whole process screams one thing: he’s driven by a deep belief that tech skills should be accessible to everyone, and that with the right training, you can totally change your life. He’s the real deal, a guy who’s been on the ground, understands the grind, and now, he’s out here trying to lift up a whole new generation of tech pros. No Cap.