Founder Mode, hackers, and being bored by tech
2024-09-14
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Ian Betteridge critiques the Silicon Valley 'cult of the founder', using figures like Paul Graham and Sam Altman as examples. He argues that many founders neglect crucial management skills and that the tech industry has become monotonous due to hype cycles driven by such personalities. Betteridge also reflects on how tech discourse has shifted from exciting, multifaceted discussions to one-dimensional coverage dominated by a few high-profile founders.
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