""I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job."
"Bartlett suggests that many companies have 'obvious pain paralysis'-a tendency to avoid innovation despite recognizing significant challenges that need addressing."
Steven Bartlett, a prominent entrepreneur and AI advocate, highlights the shift in hiring practices towards specialists who can leverage AI technology. He introduces the term "agent maxxers" to describe individuals with deep domain knowledge who can effectively direct AI agents in their work. Bartlett also points out the phenomenon of "obvious pain paralysis," where companies hesitate to innovate despite clear challenges. His insights reflect a broader trend in business towards integrating AI and specialized roles to enhance productivity and decision-making.
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