The Premise: The Lead User and the Machines That Build Machines

· Brad Feld · May 29, 2026, 5:47 p.m.
Summary
In this post, Brad Feld discusses the concept that future software innovation will stem from end-users rather than manufacturers, influenced by the ideas of Eric von Hippel. He posits that machines are increasingly capable of building software based on user input.
AUTHOR
Sponsored
Zulip logo Zulip
Organized team chat for people who take work seriously. Topic-based threading keeps conversations focused.
Try Zulip
Become a sponsor →
BLOG POST FEATURED ON

Add this plugin to your blog