Modern CTO Staying Grounded As a Leader with Jack Tam, SVP and CTO at Intuit Mailchimp
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Jan 20, 2025 
Jack Tam, SVP and CTO at Intuit Mailchimp, dives into the fast-evolving world of AI and its transformative effects on software engineering. He shares insights on how tech leaders must stay grounded while navigating these changes. The importance of continuous learning and mentorship is highlighted, alongside the balance between remote and in-person work. Jack discusses leadership challenges at Mailchimp and emphasizes the need for authenticity and integrity in guiding teams through complex technological landscapes.
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AI's Transformative Pace
- AI's rapid innovation, growth, and investment are driving significant transformation.
- This makes it a different kind of change compared to previous tech shifts.
Software Engineering's Future
- Software engineering remains relevant, even with AI's rise, due to the increasing need for advanced software.
- Focus on strong fundamentals and explore new opportunities like robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Democratizing AI
- Train all leaders on AI's capabilities, limitations, and compliance aspects.
- Democratize AI by training software engineers without AI backgrounds, enabling company-wide usage.