Hudson McGough

Hudson McGoughJul 9, 2026

One of the most rewarding things I've been a part of this year wasn’t for a startup. It was for a sushi restaurant. While in Cape Town, my friend Luke Braxton and I built something for Codfather, a sushi and seafood restaurant right next to where we were staying. When we pitched the owner on an RFID system to track plates off his conveyor belt, he told us he’d wanted it for years but could never get around to it. We built a low-cost prototype with all the software in place. Once it was working, we handed everything off along with a hardware implementation guide so they could take it from there. If you’re ever in Cape Town, visit Codfather and look for the new system!

Hudson McGoughAug 27, 2026

The best reason to join a startup is not the money, and it isn't even the idea. The more I talk to people driven by these factors, the more I actually realize it's about the people. Having the opportunity to build something with other like-minded peers is a chance that passes once you hit 30. You settle down, and that propensity to risk naturally declines. That's why it feels so rewarding to help build something with people who are driven and ambitious. You're planting a seed and watching it grow. When I was in San Francisco a few weeks ago, I was surrounded by like-minded young people who believed in themselves and were driven towards progess. There's a certain type of person that the startup environment is tailored for. But if you think that's you, then it's almost too great a chance not to pursue. You don't need to be technical; all you need is a desire to impact the world and a couple of friends who believe in the same pursuit.

Hudson McGoughSep 1, 2026

If you're a first or second-year college student looking for a summer internship, you just found a gold mine. This summer, I interned with SVYP in Cape Town, South Africa through iXperience, and it quite literally changed my life. If you're interested in... • Working at a startup • Studying abroad & exploring the most beautiful city in the world (I’m not exaggerating, look it up!) • Working with driven students from Harvard, Berkeley, Columbia, Yale, Vanderbilt, UNC, and more • Gaining REAL experience • Getting college credits ...then you should apply. The initial application takes less than 15 minutes, but spots are pretty limited, and applications open TODAY. Comment "X" and connect with me if you want my custom referral link, and send me a dm if you have any questions or want application tips :). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gqQYzJhq