Why do so many developers suffer from “Imposter Syndrome”? Why do so many talented people shy away from pursuing a tech career – even if it intrigues them? Partly to blame is the mythical geek origin story of a kid (probably a privileged white boy - à la Mark Zuckerberg) who is a natural computer or math genius and goes on to found a hot startup. The truth is that a rewarding tech career is open to all of us, regardless of background. This talk will share 4 things I’ve found over my own career to be essential to success – and within everyone’s reach.