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He Drained His Savings to Finally Do Work That Felt Like His

He Drained His Savings to Finally Do Work That Felt Like His

Kristy Yoder
Published on: 16/04/2026

Andrew Childs is the founder of Marcostrat, a branding and go-to-market agency he launched in 2025. He spent a decade in tech before making the leap, including four years at Amazon, stints at Expedia and Microsoft, and time at an AI startup.

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