Doing great work in tech? We see you.
Spotlight recognises the creators, builders and climbers doing the work right now, from day one to newly senior. Found by us, or nominated by you.
Spotlight is editorial and free. Everyone featured is credited and linked to their own work, and can ask for changes or removal at any time.
Four tracks
Creators
The tech content creators and educators building audiences and helping others grow.
Unconventional routes
Self-taught, bootcamps, apprenticeships, career changes. Every journey counts.
Builders
People building products, startups and communities, often alongside a day job.
Climbers
From first role to newly senior: the analysts, engineers and operators moving up.
How Spotlight works
- 1
Found or nominated
We look for people doing great work in public, and read every nomination.
- 2
Checked
We review their public work: posts, projects, talks and what they're building.
- 3
Recognised
Featured with credit and links to their own channels, in our own words.
- 4
Invited
Selected creators are invited to a full interview, only with their approval.
If we invite you to an interview
- How did you get into tech?
- What did your first role actually involve?
- What nearly stopped you?
- Which skill made the biggest difference?
- What would you tell someone starting out, or stepping up?
- What are you building next?
Know someone who should be in Spotlight?
Nominate them, or put yourself forward. We read every submission and let people know when they're featured.
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