No more stupid meetings. He successfully balances his academic duties with a private consultancy. He hires himself out for software engineering work, and brings in partners when the work requires. One is Michael Drapkin, whose company, Drapkin Technology, places tech consultants. In that capacity, he fills a huge need for people who favor working as consultants but don't want to mess with all the business chores marketing, billing, payroll of a sole proprietorship.
Realistic expectations are key to making it as a consultant.
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