On 15 October 2026, I attended Config India 2026 in Bengaluru, Figma's conference bringing together people interested in design, technology, and the future of building products.

As a second-year college student involved in the AWS student-builder community, attending an event like this was an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, explore emerging tools, and connect with people across the technology ecosystem.

But one small interaction during the event stayed with me for a different reason.

"How Did You Get the Pass?"

While talking to someone at the event, I was asked a simple question: "How did you get the pass?"

Looking around, I got the impression that many attendees were graduates, experienced professionals, or people already working in the industry. I was there as a second-year student, still exploring, learning, and building my own projects.

I explained that I was the founder of GunnerJyo, my personal brand at gunnerjyo.dev .

For me, that moment represented something important.…