Building & Scaling Tech Products
How I think about product, engineering, and AI in scaling companies.
Why Generalist Recruiting Agencies Are Becoming Obsolete
When internal teams have access to the same AI sourcing tools, the only advantage left for external recruiters is a hyper-niche talent pool.
If Kids Can Ship an MVP in Weeks, What's Stopping Your Team?
Marko (12) and Mia (10) built an online product for Slovak grammar school prep, launched in January, and earned 2,000 euros. They understood the problem because they lived it. When building is easy, that's the real advantage.
The Most Important Role In Your Startup in 2026: CPTO, not CTO
Startups keep hiring CTOs. But AI already handles architecture, tech decisions, and coding. What you need is someone who bridges product and market.
Why Hire an Engineer Who Won't Use AI?
The inflection point is here. Code quality from Opus 4.5 and GPT 5.2 changed the calculus. Seniors architect. Juniors only add value if they run with AI.
Why Tech Interviews Still Assume Nobody Uses AI
Most companies test knowledge you can Google in five seconds, then ask candidates to promise they won't. That filters for the wrong thing. Here's what works instead.
What Happens When a CTO Makes AI Non-Negotiable
One CTO leads 9 engineers and gave them an ultimatum: use AI or leave. What he learned, and why he believes this is the only path forward.
Most AI Training Stops at Engineering
Operations, marketing, and sales teams run most of the manual work. They're often the last to get AI. After six years with Tech Recruitment Academy, that's where clients are asking for help.
Why the Best C-Level Jobs Never Show Up on Job Boards
Top managers often have great jobs, weak networks, and no idea where to look. After 300+ conversations with CTOs and VPs, we built QuietSignals to surface hiring signals before roles hit the market.