CoRecursive: Coding Stories Story: Configuring Identity: Adam Jacob and the Search for Self in Software
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Sep 1, 2023 Adam Jacob, Creator of Chef and former startup CEO battles self-doubt and finds his footing as a leader. He shares his identity crisis as a sysadmin turned CEO, the motivational speech that left him in tears, and the challenges faced by sysadmins. The podcast explores the success and challenges of Chef, the importance of vision and commitment in startups, and the growth and confidence that comes with becoming a professional in the field.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Adam's Journey in the Early Days of the Internet
02:03 • 9min
Encountering Voice Recognition Software and the French Canadian Accents
11:32 • 2min
The Injustice of Stock Options and Mistreatment of Systems Administrators
13:32 • 13min
Success, Challenges, and the Need for an Inspirational Speech
26:48 • 2min
The Value of Doing the Work and Believing in the Vision
28:25 • 2min
Reflections on Success and Responsibility
30:41 • 10min
Reflections on Identity and Doing the Work
41:01 • 2min