{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e4eb08be19080017b0eb1e/680775dc3fc5f2b1be1a204f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"It's NOT Too Late to Start a Career In Tech with Paulo Carvalho","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65e4eb08be19080017b0eb1e/1745319429201-f867ec3e-5b20-4d3e-a6c6-1330d8e048ec.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Success stories aren’t just about the wins—they’re about the grit, the grind, and the moments when giving up felt easier than going on.</strong> That’s exactly what we love sharing with you. Because behind every achievement is a journey full of struggle, sacrifice, and persistence. And for anyone out there going through it right now—this one’s for you.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Paulo Carvalho</strong>, co-founder of <em>Honk Honk</em>, a tech company based right here in Bournemouth. At just 27, Paulo made the bold decision to leave Portugal and start over in the UK. He began working as a bar manager, but within months, he set his sights on a new path—tech. With two years of relentless self-study and determination, Paulo broke into software development and never looked back.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Making a major career switch with no formal training</li><li>The power of networking and building authentic connections</li><li>Meeting his wife, moving from London, and building a business from the ground up</li></ul><p>✨ <strong>This is one for the dreamers, the hustlers, and anyone who needs a reminder that the hard work <em>does</em> pay off.</strong></p><p>🎧 Don’t miss it. Make sure to <strong>Subscribe</strong>, <strong>Like</strong>, and <strong>Share</strong> this episode with someone who needs a little motivation today!</p>","author_name":"Samuel Kori"}