Leaving the "Golden Handcuffs"? The hardest part of going solo wasn't the work - it was losing the structure of a boss/client. At the firm, you run on adrenaline. Dealing with the silence of building solo is brutal. I'm organizing an Accountability Cohort* for Jan '26 specifically for ex-Tech folks. We use an AI "Forcing Function" to act as that strict Engagement Manager to keep us shipping daily. We are vetting for high acumen. If you have the skills but need the structure, drop a comment! 👇

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