Faire’s Post

Hopefully, this blog post will provoke thought and perhaps stir some debate. It addresses the ongoing discussion about specialization vs. generalization, especially in the tech world, but also in broader contexts. I’d love to hear your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/dAEyn9Wr

The concept of Metric Trees has the power to revolutionize how teams, projects, and products align their focus towards a common goal. Sivan Hermon shares this mind-blowing moment in her article on Medium. While the water is deep and tides are constantly shifting, I encourage all to dive into the transformative impact of this framework here: https://lnkd.in/e58e_5SZ ***Still catching my breathe and and looking for the next "set" [sequence of three or more perfect waves to roll up and ride in] of tools that enable faster, useful, now solutions to customers needs. 🤙🌊🌈🌟

When evaluating new technologies as a CTO, it helps to consider strategic alignment and personal interest. That's advice straight from Paul Lewis, chief technology officer at Pythian. For him, it's a mix of these factors that pushes him to explore further. In a multi-contributor blog on CTO Sync, he also covers ↴ ↳ Strategic fit: Even groundbreaking innovations should align with your company's goals. If you sell cookies, tech for space exploration just isn't relevant. ↳ Education and proof of concept: Strive to understand the real-life business impact. Seek external expertise and third-party insights. ↳ Implementation & ROI: Assess necessary skills and expected real-world results. In most orgs, approval from the CFO is crucial. CTOs: read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gz1Jz0 #LoveYourData #CTO #TechnologyLeaders #TechStrategy

We’re excited to introduce our new Chief Technology Officer, Rob Meadows. Rob is joining our team at a pivotal time. The media and publishing industry faces some major challenges: — Publishers have more noise to cut through — Advertisers face an opaque supply path, — Safe spaces online are hard to find, — Generative AI is making misinformation and toxicity harder to fight. It’ll take the right leadership to build the solutions we need—and we couldn’t be more excited to have Rob on our side to chart our path forward. As CTO, Rob will spearhead our efforts to double down on agile development and bring even more unique value to the publishing and media world through data & AI. Before joining us, Rob was the Co-Founder of The AI Foundation. He’s a leading voice in the AI world, and strongly believes—as do we—that the power of AI can help publishers and advertisers overcome engagement challenges all while making sure users have safer online experiences. Rob, welcome to the team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePgMF2D5

𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩-𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡-𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠? 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜. In the world of development, strict boundaries no longer exist. 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩-𝙚𝙣𝙙 is not just about interfaces; it's about the ability to influence users' emotions. 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙚𝙣𝙙 is not just about data; it's the intelligent structure that defines the future of a product. 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡-𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠? It's about rejecting boundaries altogether. The question isn't who to be, but how to mix skills and knowledge to create something unique. The world is evolving too fast for one-sided solutions. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚: Are you ready to be the one who mixes and creates something new? Let's discuss.

Most applications are often labeled 'legacy' when they hit the 10-year mark, leading engineers to advocate for a full rewrite to integrate new features. But with Unleash, things are different. Our platform evolves like fine wine, improving with time. Our developers consistently tell us it’s easier than ever to introduce new capabilities—no massive rewrites needed. Unleash simplifies life for developers by allowing them to focus on innovation, not reinvention.

I'm giving a talk on February 22nd titled "Reimagining the Modern Product Organization". It's about how AI is transforming the way companies build technology and how teams & processes need to evolve along with it. In this talk, you'll learn about the evolution of software development, ways to build resilient, modern product teams, and how to apply the latest AI technology to your business and product journey. Hope you can make it! Register here: https://bit.ly/3SkTKTE

🚀 "To Iterate or Not to Iterate, That Is the Question!" 🧐 Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts and innovators! Today, I stumbled upon a gem of an article from Usersnap that made me think of Shakespeare, but in the world of product development. The article dives into the thrilling world of iterative product development, using some pretty neat examples. Remember NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter? Yep, that’s where precision meets a 'Houston, we have a problem' moment. 🚀 Iterative development isn’t just a buzzword; it’s like a GPS for your product roadmap. You start with a plan, take a few turns (design, development, testing), and sometimes, you need to recalculate your route. The goal? A product so good, your customers can’t help but say, “Take my money!” 💸 The stars of the show are companies like Netflix and Zappos. These guys are like the cool kids in the tech playground, continuously tweaking and improving. Netflix, with its constant stream of updates, is like that friend who never wears the same outfit twice. And Zappos? They turned customer feedback into a fashion statement! Now, let’s talk tools. My team at Usersnap swears by tools that make this iterative journey smoother. Think of it as having a Swiss Army knife in your digital toolkit. 🛠️ So, what’s your take on the iterative approach? Have you had a 'eureka' moment in your product development journey that you’d like to share? Drop a comment below and let’s turn this into an enlightening tech talk! 🗨️👇

Break down silos between your teams for faster feature development and smoother launches. It’s something Amplified achieved by switching to #ElixirLang: 📝 https://loom.ly/Ii4QapM #MyElixirStatus #ProductDevelopment

Not apologising for saying this again. Never ever ask an investor to sign an NDA*. They almost never will, they're not worth the virtual paper they're written on and you'll look naive. Noone is stealing your idea. Ideas are two-a-plenty; it's execution that counts. *Unless you're in super and genuinely IP-rich sectors such as deep tech or med-tech. And even then, wait until you're properly engaged.