Dive Club 🤿 Tyler Angert - The rise of spontaneous software
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Jan 8, 2025 Tyler Angert, the first design hire at Replit and now founder of Patina, discusses his journey in tech and the rise of spontaneous software. He shares insights on the importance of curiosity and adaptability in design. Tyler reveals the pivotal role of the camera roll in AI and offers advice for young designers navigating startups. The conversation explores innovative uses of user data for personalized applications and the future skills needed for success in tech. Get ready for a peek into the world of dynamic software development!
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Landing at Replit
- In 2019, Tyler Angert, while in grad school, sought a design engineering role.
- He applied to companies whose products he used, ultimately landing a role at Replit.
Faking It Till Making It
- Tyler Angert admitted to faking it till he made it when he first started at Replit, having never used GitHub before.
- His naivete and the need to ship code quickly pushed him to learn on the job.
Advice for Early-Stage Designers
- Early-stage designers should be patient amidst uncertainty and willing to iterate.
- They should learn new skills and seek technical mentorship from their engineering colleagues.