
Chad Alderson
Founder and CTO
SPARK6
SPARK6
Founder and CTO
I own a creative agency.
Every day is different. Since I own a creative agency we are in the business of building software product solutions for clients. Because of this, I am exposed to new business models, people and ideas nearly every day. There is never a typical day, and that is one of the main reasons I love doing what I do so much - I get bored easily! That said, I do go to the gym and walk my dog pretty regularly.
Here's the first step for high school students
Just dive in and do it. The technology / design / creative industry is a very "hands on" gig - you have to roll up your sleeves and learn a skill. That can be coding in JavaScript / PHP, learning how to deploy a website on Amazon Web Services, or cracking a book / dvd / class on how to use Photoshop. Just plan on sitting down and DOING IT. Also, read the work others who you aspire to one day personify are up to - this can be blogs, books, etc.
"You are lazy. (step dad) You won't amount to anything if you don't go to school. (biological dad) You complain all the time. (step dad) You read too much. (step dad)"