Leadership

108 posts
Be a lobster

Be a lobster

The processes that got you here will eventually constrain you. Like a lobster shedding its shell, scaling companies must periodically dismantle what worked intentionally, not in panic. Constraints aren’t a failure; they’re proof you’ve outgrown your current structure.

Who teaches the next generation?

Who teaches the next generation?

AI has removed the junior work that used to build software engineers. Seven other industries faced the same disruption and didn't agree on an answer.

The disconnect between management and engineering

The disconnect between management and engineering

A mobile app, past its usefulness, was days from being phased out. One email reversed the decision. No discussion. No input from engineering. This is what happens when decision-making drifts too far from the work.

The CTO's guide to AI adoption strategy

The CTO's guide to AI adoption strategy

AI adoption fails when treated as a tool rollout. This guide covers the decision framework, team dynamics, economics, and mistakes from 150+ technical audits.

The value of code review

The value of code review

Code reviews improve more than code quality. Done well, they shape better problem-solving, expose edge cases, and spread knowledge across teams. Learn how small, focused reviews and AI support help teams ship faster with confidence.

Your startup does not need more engineers, it needs fewer mistakes

Your startup does not need more engineers, it needs fewer mistakes

Hiring to fix velocity often multiplies your problems. Reduce avoidable mistakes first: tighten decision-making, align product and engineering, and put foundations in place that make a small team dangerous in the right way.

Stereotypes: are these the biggest misconceptions about software engineers?

Stereotypes: are these the biggest misconceptions about software engineers?

Outdated myths about developers—like “they hate meetings” or “only care about code”—create friction, missed context, and rework. Learn how to build healthier collaboration across engineering and product.

Why freedom beats control: building a proper remote culture

Why freedom beats control: building a proper remote culture

Building a thriving remote-first culture takes more than allowing people to work from home. Discover how hiring for ownership, embracing asynchronous work, and saying no to misaligned projects creates a sustainable remote future.

The show must go on: building bridges to prevent and work with silos

The show must go on: building bridges to prevent and work with silos

What can theatre teach startups about silos? That rehearsed collaboration beats chaos every time. madewithlove supports SaaS companies with CTO coaching, audits, and software engineering: discover how to keep your teams working together at the heart of your business.

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