In this talk, I'll share my ongoing journey towards building a seven-figure net worth as a software developer, focusing on the practical strategies that have significantly improved my finances, allowing my family to take summers off, slow travel, and work on my own terms. As the son of an immigrant, the concept of wealth building was foreign to me, yet my career in tech offered unexpected opportunities to redefine my financial future – not by choice but by necessity.

I'll detail how leveraging techniques like geoarbitrage, paying-myself-first, and 401(k) optimization has enabled me to leverage my developer salary as a tool for building wealth. This session is about the real, actionable steps you can take to work less for money and more toward financial freedom. Spoiler: there are no secret overnight shortcuts. But neither do you need to sacrifice yourself at the altar of The Hustle. I hope by sharing my experiences and the framework I'm using, you can make more informed financial decisions that align with your life goals, regardless of where you are on your path to financial independence.