Stanislav Natalenko — CTO at BanQu Inc.

What is really happening to jobs? Separating AI hype from reality?

siepr.stanford.edu Key takeaways: AI’s effects on overall employment is likely small, though a tough job market for new graduates may be partly due to AI. AI’s impact on worker productivity is mixed but generally positive. Firm adoption has accelerated but unevenly across the economy. Early evidence is hardly the last word on the future of work in an AI world.

How to ask good questions - Julia Evans?

jvns.ca Asking good questions is a super important skill when writing software. I’ve gotten way better at it over the years (to the extent that it’s something my coworkers comment on a lot). Here are a few guidelines that have worked well for me! I’m actually kind of a big believer in asking dumb questions or questions that aren’t “good”. I ask people kind of dumb questions all the time, questions that I...

How to start a startup without ruining your life?

superhi.com This is an update on my previous article I wrote back in 2014. Nearly three years have passed since the article and I wanted to update and give better, more up-to-date advice. For 6 years, I worked solely at startups. My role was “the coder” — the person the brave hired to turn ideas into “real” businesses. I never had the inclination to start my own because why would I risk a comfortable life to...