The Launch Box Life with Vaidic Soni
At The Launch Box, we are entrepreneurs serving entrepreneurs, but we took very different journeys to get here. In this series, readers will learn more about how we each live #thelaunchboxlife every day.
Vaidic is a Computer Science student at Texas State University with a passion for software engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Through various software and programming projects, he has gained hands-on experience with different technologies while developing strong problem-solving and technical skills. These experiences have helped him become a more adaptable developer and strengthened his ability to approach challenges, learn quickly, and use technology and AI to turn ideas into effective solutions.
Explain your career path—how did you become a Software Engineer Intern?
Surprisingly, it all started with me being an iPad kid, more curious about how the apps worked than actually playing the games. That curiosity stuck with me through university, especially whenever my friends and I got talking about everyday problems we ran into. We'd end up sketching out little app ideas that could actually fix them, and somewhere in those conversations, I realized I wanted to be the one building them, not just imagining them.
Can you describe your personal self?
I'd describe myself as curious and a little stubborn in a good way, I like figuring things out on my own before asking for help. I'm also someone who likes staying on top of things, getting work done well before deadlines instead of scrambling at the last moment. Outside of tech I enjoy playing chess, badminton, and origami, chess especially has taught me a lot about thinking a few steps ahead instead of just reacting in the moment.
What are your top personal values, and how do you apply those to your work?
A few things matter a lot to me: being on time, knowing when to ask for help instead of struggling silently, and actually following the guidelines rather than winging it. At work, that translates into showing up prepared and hitting deadlines without needing reminders. If I'm stuck on something, I'll ask early instead of wasting time trying to look like I have it all figured out. I also try to stick closely to whatever process or standards are already in place, since there's usually a good reason things are done a certain way, and it keeps my work consistent with everyone else's. On top of that, I genuinely value constructive feedback; I'd rather know what I'm doing wrong early on than find out later, so I try to actively ask for it and use it, rather than just nodding along.
Why did you choose to join The Launch Box?
Honestly, I already knew a few people working here, and hearing them talk about what it's actually like made me want in. I've always been drawn to that startup grind mentality, the idea of building something from scratch and wearing a bunch of different hats instead of doing one narrow task all day. The Launch Box specifically stood out because it's not just a random startup; it's actually helping other founders launch and scale their own firms, so there's this layered energy of hustle that I wanted to be part of
What is a common misconception you hear about being a Software Engineer Intern?
People think interns just get handed some small side project that nobody actually cares about, basically, busywork to keep them occupied for the internship period. Truth is, most interns end up touching actual production code, and sometimes you're the one explaining a bug to a senior engineer because you're the one who's been staring at it for six hours straight. Another funny one is people assume interns don't get a say in anything, but honestly, some of my best ideas came from just asking a dumb question that nobody senior enough was allowed to ask anymore.
What is the most fulfilling part of your role at TLB?
Honestly, the most fulfilling part has been the way the people, the work, and the hands-on experience have come together at once. I'm not just sitting in on meetings or watching from the sidelines; I'm actually doing the work and learning by figuring things out in real time. There's also something fulfilling about being at The Launch Box, specifically since it's a startup, so I get exposed to a lot more than I probably would at a bigger company, from watching decisions get made quickly to seeing how the business side actually works behind the scenes. Having a team around me that's genuinely invested in helping me grow makes the whole experience feel a lot more real than just another resume line.
What about the future of TLB are you most excited about?
I'm excited to see The Launch Box grow as more founders realize they don't have to choose between starting their own firm and having real support behind them. Being AI-forward is a big part of that, and it's exciting to know the tools we're building will help founders scale faster. On a more personal note, working alongside some great interns who are becoming genuine friends has made this feel like more than just a job.
