Should CEOs Fire Their Software Developers?
CEOs are getting AI-pilled and asking why they still pay developers. After advising dozens of leaders, here's my honest framework for who should hire and who should YOLO.
I'm a web developer living in Newberg, Oregon. I'm passionate about technology, options trading, snowboarding, skateboarding, and tennis.
I founded Cloudmanic Labs, where we build software products like Options Cafe, Skyclerk, and Oregon Past Due Rent. I also invest in various ventures through Matthews Etc.
CEOs are getting AI-pilled and asking why they still pay developers. After advising dozens of leaders, here's my honest framework for who should hire and who should YOLO.
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