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Do tech-first organisations still need Product in the AI era?

· 12 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Product and technology leader

If AI makes delivery cheap and roles keep overlapping, does Product decide what matters, or has it become the bottleneck everyone routes around?

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Tech-first companies optimise for what is possible. Give talented engineers room and ideas appear. Shipping them feels like progress, but a stream of features is not a strategy. Somebody still has to decide what deserves company time.

Striking the balance: from a jack-of-all-trades to focused leadership

· 3 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Product and technology leader

Transitioning from a jack-of-all-trades to focused leadership is crucial for tech startup founders. Learn when to prioritize focus and delegate tasks.

Being a (co-)founder of a technology startup often requires wearing multiple hats. Initially, it's a necessity due to budget constraints and the need to validate the idea. However, there comes a time when focus becomes more important than versatility. This post explores when to prioritize focus and avoid suboptimal work assignments.

Striking the balance - possible, needed, or just a myth?