2026-02-01

  • Looking back through January, a lot of things changed.
    • Multiple offers from VCs, 10k users in beta.
    • SF, xAI, Tavus, Founders Inc., Bass, EO...
    • Feels like I'm back to my 2024 self, when I had no hesitation on doing the unconventional.
    • Became a "proud son" in a while. My parents bragging about me to their co-workers, friends, and neighbors. This feels great.

  • Seen many founding CTOs end up moving to PO roles or similar positions, because they can't grow as fast as the company does. I definitely don't want to end up like that.
  • In the past, it was inevitable since it's hard for a founding CTO to catch up the amount of experience required for a scaling company.
  • But in the AI era, one can catch up, if smart and fast enough.