Modern CTO How to Remix Talent Instead of Cutting It with Gino Ferrand, Founder at Tecla
Aug 4, 2025
Gino Ferrand, Founder at Tecla, discusses innovative approaches to talent management in the AI era. He emphasizes the importance of remixing talent over layoffs, particularly for junior developers vulnerable to automation. Gino explores Tecla's nearshore engineering solutions, spotlighting the tech scene in Latin America. He addresses the balance between building in-house solutions versus outsourcing and how soft skills and creativity are becoming crucial in tech. Finally, he warns against micromanagement, advocating for employee empowerment to foster long-term business success.
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Remix Talent Before Layoffs
- Companies rushed layoffs due to AI productivity hype but later regretted it.
- Remixing rather than cutting talent can leverage the existing team's strengths with AI.
AI Used As Layoff Excuse
- Some layoffs use AI as a scapegoat for poor company performance.
- Executives find AI a convenient excuse to reduce workforce amid pressure.
AI Easing Customer Support
- Intercom launched Fin, an AI chat tool to ease customer support burdens.
- One user found the AI promising for relentless support demands.