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Tech, Tenacity, and Financial Independence

🎧 Access Granted: Tech, Tenacity, and Financial Independence with Mike Gorse

In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, software engineer Mike Gorse shares his journey of building a meaningful career in technology while achieving financial independence.

From his early experiences in Braille and programming to his work improving Linux accessibility, Mike’s story is one of perseverance, purpose, and growth. Hosts Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner talk with Mike about how mentorship, networking, and steady investing helped him shape both his career and financial life.

Episode Highlights

  • Early Mentorship and Tech Foundations: How accessible technology opened new doors in Mike’s education and career.
  • Linux and Open-Source Accessibility: Mike’s work advancing inclusive software at Duxbury Systems, Novell, and SUSE.
  • Financial Independence and Investing: Lessons from following a simple, long-term investing approach that brought freedom and flexibility.
  • Career Advice: Insights for career counselors, job seekers, and anyone navigating change in a competitive tech world.

Featured Guest

Mike Gorse
📧 mike@straddlethebox.org
🐘 @MikeGorse@mindly.social

Credits

  • Hosts: Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner
  • Guest: Mike Gorse
  • Producer / Post: Jonathan Price, Aftersight
  • Music: Andre Louis
  • Presented by: Penny Forward in partnership with Aftersight
  • Sponsors: Thrivent, The Nasdaq Foundation

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🎧 Listen to “Access Granted: Tech, Tenacity, and Financial Independence with Mike Gorse” on the Penny Forward Podcast

Learn how persistence, community, and simple financial habits can lead to both professional and personal independence.

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