Founder Mode, Hackers, and Being Bored by Tech
Ian Betteridge critiques the prevailing 'founder mode' prevalent in Silicon Valley, characterized by figures like Paul Graham and Sam Altman, where rapid tech company growth and founder adulation are prioritized over substantial leadership and management skills. He argues that the obsession with glorified founders has pushed aside genuine innovators, the 'hackers', in favor of entrepreneurs who lack management prowess but flourish due to hype cycles. Betteridge also touches on the broader tech disillusionment, observing that many tech enthusiasts find the industry stagnant and character-driven rather than innovation-focused. He suggests that this disillusionment isn't indicative of tech itself being dull, but rather a reaction to the dominance of overconfident figures who overshadow real technological progress.
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