Engineering

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Why Engineers Like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos Make Great CEOs

Studies have shown that startup founders with an engineering background outnumbered those with MBAs by about three-to-one.
Jason Tan | 5 min read
How Software Teams Can Learn to Make Beautiful Music Together

How Software Teams Can Learn to Make Beautiful Music Together

Bluegrass bands and software teams might seem worlds apart, but those fiddlers and pickers might teach the techs a thing or two.
Michael Georgiou | 5 min read
Why Tech Needs to Stop Blaming the Pipeline for Its Lack of Diversity

Why Tech Needs to Stop Blaming the Pipeline for Its Lack of Diversity

One-time fixes and half-measures won't cut it. Company leaders must fully commit to continuous improvement, just as they do in other aspects of their businesses.
Mehul Patel | 5 min read
Greatness Begins With Understanding the Basics of Business

Greatness Begins With Understanding the Basics of Business

Entrepreneur's must parse the difference between one hit wonders and companies with longevity.
Cynthia Johnson | 6 min read
High-Tech Startups Need to Ditch the 'Engineers Rule' Mentality

High-Tech Startups Need to Ditch the 'Engineers Rule' Mentality

Everyone is in the people business. Create a balance between ideas and execution to ensure the long-term success of your new company.
William Hall | 5 min read

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