Jeff Dean Leaving Google - A Google Exodus ? | Why “Hire People Smarter Than You” Is Terrible Advice

In today’s episode Anna talks about Jeff Dean leaving Google, and what that means for AI labs to retain top talent. As OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google are all losing top AI minds regardless of compentation packages. Related, Matteo expands on the advice of is “hire people smarter than you” really a good advice?

We also discuss the LinkedIn nugget to not go to investors to ask for advice when things aren’t going well - just show up with good news. Spoiler: We do not agree.

Q&A: My customer is asking me to send a proposal, should I? - No, the answer is always no.

The big question: Do you want to look stupid today, or stay stupid for another year?