Tech Career Events for Software Engineers

Our events foster growth and learning on your software engineering path: drive innovation and expand your network.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Taro Book Club: The Pragmatic Programmer - Session 6

In this #taro-bookclub discussion, we'll go over "The Pragmatic Programmer" by Andrew Hund & David Thomas

Here's the agenda:

Design by Contract
Dead Programs Tell No Lies
Assertive Programming
How to Balance Resources
Don't Outrun Your Headlights

Please send your questions ahead of time to Bikram Kashyap in the Taro Premium Slack, so that they can be included in the discussion. If you don't have the book or want more details on how this all works, check out the #taro-bookclub channel in the Taro Premium Slack as well!

Get ready for another engaging and informative session!

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

DSA Mock Interview / Coworking

Thursday February 6, 1:00am

If you don't have a Taro Premium membership, you can use Grace's special link to receive 20% off: https://www.jointaro.com/r/graceg708/

In this #job-searchers-accountability-group session, there will be breakout rooms where attendees can do DSA Mock Interviews, and also give feedback on Resumes.

It is recommended for attendees to go through these before joining, especially if you want to do mock interviews:

We will also have a coworking breakout room if people want to do their work or studying independently but want to be kept accountable to their studying :)

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Taro Women's Coffee Chat - February Edition

Saturday February 15, 6:30pm

TBD

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

💰 Finances Community Discussion

Wednesday February 19, 1:00am

If you don't have a Taro Premium membership, you can use Grace's special link to receive 20% off: https://www.jointaro.com/r/graceg708/

Grace's Robinhood Gold referral code: https://robinhood.com/creditcard?referral_code=25b67f20 (3% cashback on all purchases, $5 monthly fee)

Join us for an interactive session where community members share their personal finance journeys and money management strategies! We'll explore various aspects of financial literacy through real experiences and practical insights.

💡 What to Expect:

Open discussions about personal finance strategies
Real stories from community members
Candid conversations about money management
Supportive environment for financial learning

⚠️ Remember: While we're here to learn from each other's experiences, this discussion is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Each person's financial journey is unique!

Come ready to share, learn, and connect with others who are passionate about building financial literacy! 🌟

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

DSA Mock Interview / Coworking

Thursday February 20, 1:00am

If you don't have a Taro Premium membership, you can use Grace's special link to receive 20% off: https://www.jointaro.com/r/graceg708/

In this #job-searchers-accountability-group session, there will be breakout rooms where attendees can do DSA Mock Interviews, and also give feedback on Resumes.

It is recommended for attendees to go through these before joining, especially if you want to do mock interviews:

We will also have a coworking breakout room if people want to do their work or studying independently but want to be kept accountable to their studying :)

👑 Taro Premium

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Los Angeles Taro Meetup - March 2025

Saturday March 15, 9:00pm

Join other Los Angeles area Tarodactyles for our once-every-other-month meetup in Koreatown!

Up to $10 per person is on the house (Taro's house, that is).

For up to date information about this event please tune into the #g-la-socal-meetup channel on the Taro Premium Slack server. :)

This month we will be meeting at TBD (see #g-la-socal-meetup for voting on this)

SAVE YOUR RECEIPT: This way I can reimburse your drink.

See you there!

By the way: +1s are welcome!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Group Office Hours With Rahul - Get Personalized Career Advice Privately

Tuesday March 18, 4:00pm

Group Office Hours are a very simple event type with a very important goal in mind: Get you the career support you need in a safe, communal setting. This means:

These sessions are never recorded
All AI summary and note-taker bots will be kicked out
If you want to ask your question 100% anonymously, just change your display name and ask it in the chat

So how does it work? Easy: Drop in whenever, raise your hand 🤚 to ask a question (or put it in chat), and leave at your own convenience. Rahul will answer 1 question at a time per person.

Can't make the event? No worries, just ask your question anonymously in the Taro forum: https://www.jointaro.com/questions/create/

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Monday, April 14, 2025

[Office Hours] Starting A Startup - Idea Feedback And Sharing

Monday April 14, 5:00pm

This session is for early entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs (someone who wants to leave their full-time job and do a company).

Hear pitches from several engineers who are tinkering with various startup ideas. Hear the raw feedback that can make their pitch better, from Rahul and other Taro members.

In the last two decades, more money and attention have gone to early-stage startups. It's easier and cheaper than ever to start a startup, especially if you're an engineer!

Sample discussions:

Get feedback on the clarity of your idea, along with the opportunity size. Do you want a VC-scale outcome, or a "lifestyle business"?
Should you get pre-seed funding (generally $100K - $500K) from an accelerator?
How and when should you launch your product?

Also happy to share honest thoughts and feedback on well-known accelerators: Y Combinator, PearX, TechStars

What you get:

Hear ideas from other ambitious engineers to make your own idea/pitch better.
Taro (this platform!) is a YC-funded startup from S22. Rahul can share thoughts about how Taro got in and what he learned.
Rahul has personally reviewed and recommended 10+ companies that have gotten funding and launched their product.

Relevant resources:

This session will not be recorded. Group Office Hours are a communal way to get the personalized career advice you need.

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Events With Tech Experts

We offer a comprehensive set of curated events tailored for junior to senior software engineers. We understand that the software engineer’s journey is not just about coding and algorithms, but more importantly, it’s about building meaningful connections with other engineers, staying updated on the latest industry trends, and mastering the skills of thriving in an organization.

All of our events are organized baed on the core idea that we are a community of tight-knit and curious software engineers who are constantly trying to improve themselves, as well as each other. Our past events have included local networking meetups where members have gotten career advice and exchanged contact information with recruiters.

Our members have started regular book club sessions where passionate engineers discuss popular engineering books, including “Designing Data Intensive Applications” by Martin Kleppmann.

In addition, we have hosted an event analyzing different white papers, including the famous “Attention Is All You Need” which has driven the current AI revolution in the recent years. Not only do the white paper events educate our community with the latest breakthroughs and studies in computer science, but it helps us cultivate a culture of critical thinking and informed discussions.

One of the obstacles that many software engineers face is succeeding at technical coding and system design interviews. it’s not just about knowing the right solutions, but it’s also about being able to convey your ideas effectively to the interviewer so they can recognize your problem solving ability. Our events for technical interviews are designed to give attendees a full perspective on how to prepare for interviews and what interviewers look for in a candidate.

Events include tech recruiters which provide another insight into how a decision from a technical interview is reached. By understanding what recruiters prioritize, you can understand how technical ability is weighed with cultural fit or how a company decides on a level for a candidate. Even more importantly, we dive into how to negotiate for your total compensation. The transparency in compensation has helped to inform engineers what they are really worth.

As you get further up the career ladder, you’ll have to deal with increasingly more complex workplace and organizational dynamics. The transition from individual contributor to team lead to manager or architect requires more than just being an excellent coder. It demands an understanding of team dynamics, effective communication, conflict resolution, and more. Our sessions help to address these different nuances, ensuring that engineers are more than just technically competent.

It’s our belief that every software engineer, regardless of background or experience, brings a unique perspective to the table. Everyone has the potential to make significant contributions at their company. Our events platform serves as an opportunity for you to foster growth and bring clarity to your engineering career.