A: 2 Years
A: West Ashley
A: It helped that I graduated from the College of Charleston. Then I stumbled on a newspaper ad (which dates me) for the startup Benefitfocus, looking for Engineers. I was there for the next decade of my career.
A: That’s easy: You can write code pretty much anywhere, so why not choose the top tourist destination in the country with the best weather?
A: Visit local meetups and chat with folks about the different tech shops to get a vibe for how it is to work there.
A: Connecting the tech community
A: Diversity + public Montessori schools.
A: Beaches and Martha Lou’s
A: During the day we’ll likely hit up a park if there’s no birthday party or sports game to attend. At night the kids like when we park at the Battery and walk (run) around the city just exploring.
A: Ghost Monkey Brewery
A: Geechee
A: Flowertown Festival (shout out to the old stomping ground!)
A: Building the IAAM (International African American Museum)
A: Meeting my wife at the Stern Center (College of Charleston)
A: Can you get okra soup
#5 in the U.S. for high-tech GDP growth (Milken Institutue 2017-2018)
#1 City in America for Economic Opportunity (YELP)
“Best Place to Start a Career” (WalletHub)
Top East Coast City Attracting Millennials (Inc. Magazine)
The opportunities to work in technology in the Charleston region are practically endless, so dig in. We’ll help you find your place, connect with companies, and find the job that fits you.
