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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nMeta\u2019s chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth had a simple answer when a student asked how to enter the tech industry: stop waiting and start building. During an Instagram \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d session this week, Bosworth was asked by a college freshman what it takes to break into technology. His response was direct and practical \u2014 focus less on theory and more on doing. \u201cYou just have to immerse yourself in it,\u201d Bosworth said. \u201cYou should just constantly be building.\u201dBosworth\u2019s advice comes at a time when the tech industry is changing fast, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence. Instead of following a fixed path, he suggested students experiment and gain hands-on experience.\u201cThat’s what’s going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n For software-focused students, Bosworth pointed to the growing role of AI in coding. He encouraged learners to explore \u201cvibe coding,\u201d where developers use AI tools to generate and refine code using natural language.While AI tools are changing how software is built, Bosworth said hardware skills still rely on more traditional methods. He recommended starting with tools like Raspberry Pi and Arduino \u2014 widely used platforms for building small electronics projects. For more advanced learners, he suggested working with printed circuit boards, which power most modern devices.The message was clear: whether it\u2019s software or hardware, practical exposure matters more than anything else.Bosworth also touched on a broader mindset during the session, saying he prefers action over overthinking. While he acknowledged going through \u201cshort periods of very deep and profound introspection,\u201d he said he uses it sparingly.\u201cFor years at a time, I am who I am,\u201d he said. \u201cI have a vision, I have a goal, I have an ethos, I have a way of working.\u201d For students looking to enter the industry, his advice remains simple: build, experiment, and stay involved \u2014 because that\u2019s where real learning happens.<\/p>\nMeta CTO to students: Explore vibe-coding<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n