Good Article on how AI will impact Product, Eng and Design. As a consumer tech Product guy, this quote resonated with me:

"Consumer tech thrives on personalization, speed, and constant iteration. AI amplifies all three."

https://natesnewsletter.substack.com/p/help-my-job-is-changing-a-complete

Credit: Nate Jones

Why don't firms invest in R&D for Artificial General Intelligence? Seems like this would be a powerful tool to have as a consultancy

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How do I list foundational tech skills - familiar with Python/cloud core concepts etc.

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Just want to say this is such a thoughtful bowl. Great responses, lots of questions on self improvement, sharing of resources. Love UX guys #empathy

AA meetings on or near campus?

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Ex-strat consultants who left for FAANG and weren’t happy. Why and how have you pivoted?

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