Calvin French-Owen described OpenAI's rapid growth, stating that the company expanded from 1,000 to 3,000 employees in just one year, prompting significant chaos in communication and structure.
Tech conferences have become modern revival meetings. Founders take the stage to share their "moment of revelation," conveniently forgetting the three years of mundane iteration that preceded it.
"We're rethinking how people stay connected without the hassle and limitations of traditional telcos, embracing a software-first and AI-native approach."
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, stated, "We're going to lead with engineering and design, and remove the product management and product marketing functions entirely." His emphasis on engineering suggests a significant strategic shift in Tidal's operations.