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I speak on product engineering, full-stack development, and building software that ships. If you'd like me to speak at your event, get in touch.

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TechNExt

What it Takes to Build the Tech Behind a Successful Start-up

17th June 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Durham University Business School

Are you passionate about working at a start-up or becoming a technical co-founder? Do you have what it takes to be a great founding engineer? This is your starting point.

From user engagement and commercial thinking to the ability to design, build, and ship fast across the full stack; James breaks down what it really takes to succeed as a founding engineer in a tech start-up.

Speaker: James Porter

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I'm available for events such as conferences and meetups. Topics include product engineering, full-stack development, and building software at startups.

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