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From Watsonville to Silicon Valley: Lessons That Helped Grow My Career

Join us as we interview Martin Varga-Vegas and learn what traits and habits helped him go from picking raspberries on the farms of Watsonville to being the first engineer hired at a prominent start-up.

Key Takeaway

Be intentional with what you’re doing. When you show up, make sure you’re present.
— Martin Vas Vega

Featured Guest

Martin Vas Vega is a Mexican-American software engineer who went from working in agricultural fields in Watsonville to becoming one of the first engineers at Habu, a startup later acquired by LiveRamp. His journey highlights the power of education, community support, perseverance, and nontraditional pathways into technology.