Doesn't part of your soul die when you start working for big tech? All that youthful energy and hope to push a potentially meaningless product. Such a sad thing to watch potential and idealism get crushed.

I understand its provocative statement - your play is the risk free life route - perfect for many many people but not everyone. Certainly not people who want to build things that go into the wild.

Doesn't part of your soul die when you start working for big tech?

I learned more at Microsoft than any of the startups I worked at. I shipped product to more users than at any startup I worked at.

I understand its provocative statement…

Meh, more of an example of “begging the question” than anything else.

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