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Headed for the Exit: the Great Engineering Leader Career Break
Summary
The blog discusses the trend of high-ranking engineering leaders, such as CTOs and VPEs, leaving their prestigious roles, driven by factors like AI developments and a desire to return to a more hands-on, 'founder mode' approach to work.
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