What launching rockets taught this CTO about hardware observability

Austin Spiegel, CTO and co-founder of Sift, shares insights from his time at SpaceX and Riot Games. He discusses the shift from film studies to aerospace software, stressing the importance of reliable tech in critical missions. Austin dives into the challenges of developing observability tools for hardware, particularly in AI model training and cosmic rays. He also emphasizes the value of co-location for instant feedback and collaboration, and offers strategies for scaling startups by hiring versatile engineers who prioritize user needs.