S3 They're Reimagining How to Build Anything | Hadrian
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Feb 25, 2024 CEO and Cofounder of Hadrian, Chris Power, talks about the importance of a full-stack approach, Hadrian's tech stack, the software approach in manufacturing, exciting research and tech, deep tech pitfalls, building for automation, and life philosophy.
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Chris Power's Founding Journey
- Chris Power's background in accounting, tax law, and e-commerce shaped his perspective on running a real business.
- His experience with operationally complex companies inspired the integrated automation approach at Hadrian.
Engineers Close to Customers
- Place software engineers physically close to the problems their code is solving to build trust and context.
- Remove product management layers so engineers can fully own the problem and solution.
Pragmatic Automation and Software
- Invest in automating tasks with high real-world value rather than those that are just technically hard.
- Build consumer-grade software that trains users as they operate to ensure smooth adoption.