Introduction: The Future is Digital—Puerto Ricans Need to Own It
Think about the biggest companies in the world right now—Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft. They all have one thing in common: technology.
The world is shifting towards AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and software development—and those who master these industries will control the future. But here’s the problem: Puerto Ricans are massively underrepresented in tech.
Why? It’s not because we lack talent. It’s because we haven’t been given the same opportunities or access to resources. But that changes today. Boricuas can and should dominate in tech.
If we start now, we can create high-paying jobs, build digital businesses, and put Puerto Rico on the global tech map. Let’s break down why Boricuas need to be in tech and how to get started—no matter where you are or how much money you have.
Why Puerto Ricans Should Be in Tech (AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and More)
1. The Tech Industry is the Fastest Way to Build Wealth
Let’s be real—tech pays. The average tech salary is double or triple what you’d make in many traditional jobs.
✅ AI engineers make $100K-$300K per year
✅ Software developers start at $70K-$150K per year
✅ Cybersecurity experts can earn over $100K annually
✅ Freelancers in tech can earn six figures working remotely
📌 Example: A Boricua learns to code online for free, gets an entry-level remote job, and within three years, doubles their income and buys their first home—all without a traditional degree.
💡 Lesson: You don’t need connections, rich parents, or expensive degrees to make money in tech. You just need skills and the willingness to learn.
2. Tech Lets You Work from Anywhere—Including Puerto Rico
One of the biggest benefits of tech? Remote work. You can work for a U.S. company, a European startup, or even start your own business—all from the island.
✅ No need to leave Puerto Rico to find opportunities
✅ More money flows into the island’s economy
✅ Boricuas abroad can connect with Puerto Ricans on the island to create a tech movement
📌 Example: A Boricua in Bayamón becomes a cybersecurity analyst for a company in Miami—earning U.S. wages without ever leaving home.
3. If We Don’t Get Into Tech, We’ll Be Left Behind
Right now, AI, automation, and robotics are replacing jobs in industries like customer service, retail, and manufacturing. If we don’t learn tech skills, we’ll be stuck in low-paying jobs with no future.
💡 Fact: Over 85 million jobs worldwide are expected to be replaced by AI and automation by 2025.
📌 Example: Instead of working at a call center that might be automated, a Boricua learns AI automation and gets paid to build and manage the systems replacing those jobs.
✅ Don’t compete with machines—learn how to build, manage, and profit from them.
How to Get Started in Tech with Free Resources
One of the biggest lies people believe is that you need a college degree to get into tech. That’s false. Many of the biggest tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Tesla, hire based on skills—not degrees.
Here’s how to get started for free:
1. Learn to Code (Software Development & AI)
📌 Best Free Coding Platforms:
✅ freeCodeCamp.org – Learn web development, AI, and Python for free.
✅ CS50 by Harvard (edX) – Harvard’s FREE introduction to computer science.
✅ Odin Project – Full web development course.
💡 Pro Tip: Learning Python is one of the easiest ways to break into AI and automation.
2. Get Into Cybersecurity (One of the Highest-Paying Fields)
📌 Best Free Cybersecurity Courses:
✅ Cybrary – Free cybersecurity courses.
✅ TryHackMe – Hands-on hacking and cybersecurity training.
✅ Hack The Box – Interactive cybersecurity labs.
💡 Pro Tip: Cybersecurity experts are in high demand and companies will pay you to get certified.
3. Understand Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3
Blockchain and Web3 technology are creating new business opportunities in finance, gaming, and smart contracts.
📌 Best Free Blockchain & Crypto Courses:
✅ Ethereum Developer Courses – Learn how to build on the blockchain.
✅ CryptoZombies – Learn smart contract programming.
✅ MIT OpenCourseWare – MIT’s free crypto engineering course.
💡 Pro Tip: If Puerto Ricans understand blockchain and Web3, we can create decentralized businesses that empower our communities.
Puerto Ricans Already Succeeding in Tech
Boricuas are already making moves in tech—we just need to highlight them.
1. Daniela Roque – Cybersecurity Engineer
📌 From San Juan, Puerto Rico
📌 Works as a cybersecurity expert for a major U.S. firm
📌 Started learning cybersecurity online for free
2. José Padilla – AI Researcher
📌 Works on machine learning and AI projects
📌 Focuses on using AI to solve Puerto Rico’s infrastructure challenges
3. Puerto Rico’s Blockchain & Crypto Scene
Puerto Rico is already a hub for blockchain and crypto, attracting investors and startups from around the world.
💡 If Puerto Ricans take control of this space, we can create an economy that no longer relies on tourism or outside investors.
How Tech Can Create Jobs & Opportunities in Puerto Rico
The goal isn’t just to get Boricuas into tech—it’s to use tech to create jobs, businesses, and wealth for Puerto Rico.
Here’s how we do it:
✅ Build a Tech Startup Scene – Startups create jobs, innovation, and financial independence.
✅ Encourage Remote Work for Puerto Ricans – More people working for U.S. companies while living in Puerto Rico = more wealth staying on the island.
✅ Create Tech Education Programs – Teach AI, coding, and cybersecurity in Puerto Rican schools.
✅ Launch Boricua-Owned Web3 & Blockchain Projects – Decentralized businesses put power back in our hands.
Conclusion: It’s Time for Boricuas to Own the Tech Future
🔥 The world is moving towards AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and remote work—Puerto Ricans must be part of it.
🔥 Tech is the fastest way to escape low-paying jobs and build real wealth.
🔥 We don’t need permission to start—we have free resources to begin today.
💡 What’s the next step?
✅ Pick one tech skill and start learning today.
✅ Join Puerto Rican tech communities to connect with others.
✅ Support Boricuas in tech—hire them, collaborate, and build together.
🚀 The future is digital—Boricuas must be at the top of it. Let’s get to work! 🔥💻💰