Team and leadership

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Beyond junior and senior labels: Push and Pull developers

Beyond junior and senior labels: Push and Pull developers

Labels like "junior" and "senior" often fail to capture a developer's true value. True impact comes from initiative, ownership, and proactive contribution—not just years of experience. We value "pull developers" who actively seek improvement, ensuring the product's success beyond assigned tasks.

Social cohesion in remote companies: how to build solid connections and a collaborative culture from afar?

Social cohesion in remote companies: how to build solid connections and a collaborative culture from afar?

Today's digital age may seem hyper-connected, but remote work often lacks genuine human connection. We’ve created a culture of cohesion using dedicated bonding, safe spaces, and custom tools to ensure no one feels isolated.

On being an "expert"

On being an "expert"

Being an expert isn't about always having answers. It's about balancing confidence and humility, knowing when to admit you don't know, and valuing collaboration. True expertise grows through listening, learning, and contributing meaningfully, not just knowing everything.

Things we do in our first weeks as Fractional CTO

Things we do in our first weeks as Fractional CTO

A fractional CTO can transform a company by addressing urgent technical issues while developing a long-term strategy. Beyond firefighting, a fractional CTO focuses on building a sustainable, self-sufficient team that can thrive independently after their involvement ends. This is how to get started.

Scaling the A team

Scaling the A team

In recent audits, I've noticed a less obvious pattern: overly talented start-up teams. While smart, experienced teams thrive early on, they struggle to scale. Scaling requires structure, documentation, and room to grow talent in-house.

Then it clicked: 3 things that helped me manage stress and anxiety when becoming a squad lead

Then it clicked: 3 things that helped me manage stress and anxiety when becoming a squad lead

Learn how to navigate the challenges of becoming a squad leader as an introverted senior engineer. Discover strategies for effective 1-1s. Overcome the anxiety of leadership by focusing on clarity, communication and creating an inclusive atmosphere where your team can thrive.

Integrating AI into your engineering team

Integrating AI into your engineering team

How to integrate AI into your engineering team. This guide explains how AI can make your team more productive.

The right tool for the job

The right tool for the job

What framework or coding language should founders of SaaS startups choose when they start building a new software product.

Developer Experience and why a business should prioritize it

Developer Experience and why a business should prioritize it

In today's fast-paced market, optimizing Developer Experience (DX) is key to delivering quality software efficiently. Unlike User Experience (UX), which focuses on end users, DX enhances the tools, processes, and culture developers work in, boosting productivity and satisfaction for better outcomes.

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