Amber Feng

Amber Feng, Co-founder and CTO of Cocoon, shares her insights from eight years at Stripe. She discusses the unexpected traits of high-achievers in engineering and the debate between honing technical skills versus management roles. Amber highlights the importance of understanding user perspectives and effective communication in tech. As a first-time founder, she reveals lessons learned from Patrick Collison and provides advice for engineers looking to launch their own startups, emphasizing the need for a complementary team and adaptability.