# To Get a Job, Run a Business First

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Podcast: [Tech Stories Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-stories-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365648)
Published: 2026-04-29T16:00:49+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7648f355
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## Resource

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/to-get-a-job-run-a-business-first . The job market now demands proven experience not just skills. Building a startup is the credential: real-world proof beats degrees or unpaid portfolio projects. Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories . You can also check exclusive content about #tech-careers , #ecommerce , #marketing , #designing , #business , #startup , #solopreneur , #entrepreneur , and more. This story was written by: @Manish-sharma . Learn more about this writer by checking @Manish-sharma's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Today’s job listings require shipped products, live ad campaigns, and live user data; experience most can’t afford to gain without capital. A startup isn’t just a business idea; it’s the most credible portfolio and credential available—because it is the proof.

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