Mike Pilawski, former manager and mentor, discusses rapid scaling pains at Smallpdf. Topics include first principles thinking, Nokia's prescient predictions, localizing products, personal growth strategies, and managing self-expectations. They also touch on the importance of connecting wisdom, aligning value capture, and the disruption of AI technology in product localization. Additionally, they explore the challenges of dyslexia, redefining success, and the future trends of companies and work.
