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#107 - Sustainability Over Hypergrowth feat.Tuomas Artman // CTO @ Linear
Sep 13, 2024
Tuomas Artman, CTO of Linear, emphasizes the value of sustainable business growth over hypergrowth. He shares insights on maintaining product quality without expanding teams and the risks of feature bloat in customer-driven development. Artman discusses the advantages of prioritizing longevity over early acquisitions and reveals why Linear raised funds after initially planning to bootstrap. He also addresses why Full-Stack Engineers are preferred over QA Teams and the unique benefits of a local-first synchronization engine for a seamless user experience.
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Quick takeaways
- Prioritizing quality products over rapid expansion has allowed Linear to succeed with a smaller, dedicated team focused on craftsmanship.
- Linear's funding decision to partner with investors like Sequoia enabled them to maintain product quality while pursuing long-term growth strategies.
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The Journey into Computing
Tuomas Artmann shares his long journey into the tech industry, which began in 1986 with a Commodore 64. His initial fascination with computers grew as he transitioned from playing games to creating them, leading him to pursue design and programming. After briefly exploring formal education, he realized practical experience in the consulting industry was more beneficial than traditional computer science studies. Over nearly three decades, Artmann honed his skills, eventually leading to significant roles in companies like Groupon and Uber, where he experienced hypergrowth and learned the importance of building something sustainable.
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