diff --git a/config.yml b/config.yml
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@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ params:
       [Experienced in](/about/)...
       : software engineering (15+ years; Computer Science BSc)<br>
       data science / engineering (10+ years; Artificial Intelligence PhD)<br>
-      tech leadership (10+ years with startups and scaleups)
+      tech leadership (5+ years with startups and scaleups)
 
       [Posting about](/posts/)...
       : data and artificial intelligence, and their role in driving positive business impact
diff --git a/content/about/index.md b/content/about/index.md
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 My experience and formal education fall under three key areas:
 - software engineering (15+ years; Computer Science BSc)
 - data science / engineering (10+ years; Artificial Intelligence PhD)
-- tech leadership (10+ years with startups and scaleups)
+- tech leadership (5+ years with startups and scaleups)
 
 **⚡ New!** These days, I provide independent consulting services around Data & AI, focusing on startups and scaleups in the climate tech and nature-positive sector. See [my consulting page](/consult/) for details, or head directly to [my contact page](/contact/) if you have a problem you want to discuss.