“Tech” was coined by the American mathematician Elton John in 1931. He wanted a label for a new field that he was developing. Technological change is the study of technology applied in various fields, not necessarily in all of them. Technological change can include such changes as information technology, communication technology, and transportation technology. It can also include changes in manufacturing technology and information systems.
The problem with using technology in order to create tech is that often there are not good intentions involved. Often people use technology in order to promote social good and to advance human development, but those who benefit from it do so at the expense of others. It has been argued that those who create technology should share the responsibility of making sure it does good for all. The creation of new technologies often creates some benefits that can benefit mankind. The problem arises when someone promotes a technology in order to gain private benefit or to gain some sort of political power.
For example, many tech companies were created with one goal in mind: to provide capital to aspiring entrepreneurs so that they could start businesses. This is fine; however, those who benefit from these startups often do so at the cost of other people, often people who do not have an adequate means of supporting themselves. The California technology startup Y Combinator was sued for distributing e-books by the founder as compensation for taking his original intellectual property. The court found that Y Combinator did not act in bad faith; it simply provided funding to upstart companies that needed it and did not intend to steal trade secrets or otherwise damage competitors. Because the founders did not act in bad faith, there is no reason that they should be punished for stealing intellectual property.
However, there are cases where big tech companies like Apple and others deliberately use their resources to support startups that will ultimately hurt the ability of others to get cheap hardware, software, and services. In this respect, tech companies like Google and Amazon have long been accused of behaving in a predatory fashion, getting preferential treatment from hardware producers so that they can offer highly expensive hardware options and tie them into very long contract agreements. Such is the case with T-Mobile, which is locked into a very long contract with AT&T for future phones. This has led to outrage among consumers, but it has also resulted in lower overall rates for wireless services than would otherwise have been the case.
This kind of behavior by tech companies is why hiring a hiring manager is so important. Ideally, the hiring manager for a startup should be involved in the startup from the beginning. The hiring manager should know the mission and vision of the company, what the core strengths and weaknesses are, and how to best utilize those strengths and minimize those weaknesses to make the business operate smoothly. There should be regular updates between the hiring manager and the CEO. The hiring manager should ensure that the CEO and the CFO understand everything about the company’s business model before such positions become available.
Finally, the hiring manager must be flexible enough to take new technology jobs that arise without becoming stuck in one way forever. Tech companies are always on the lookout for talented people who are willing to put their all into the business. The reality is that many of these positions will not immediately become available. If you have a great combination of skills that can prove valuable in multiple areas of the tech industry, then you should consider applying for freelance projects based on your strengths.
