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Rethinking the 10x Engineer: From Developer to Force Multiplier in the Age of AI
What it really means to be a 10x engineer today
Sep 28
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Mathias Klenk
How to Interview Engineering Candidates in 2025
The new playbook for hiring in the age of AI coding assistants
Sep 21
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Mathias Klenk
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Transitioning from Engineer to Founder – What I Wish I Knew Before
Many engineers dream of launching their own startup, envisioning that their technical brilliance will naturally lead to a great product and a successful…
Sep 14
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Mathias Klenk
2
Technical Debt vs. Product Speed: When to Refactor or Just Ship
A founder’s guide to balancing shipping with long-term technical health
Sep 7
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Mathias Klenk
1
August 2025
Product Engineering: Bridging the Gap Between Product Management and Software Development
How blending product thinking with engineering makes you 10x more valuable
Aug 31
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Mathias Klenk
The Right Way of Letting Team Members Go: Signals, Checklists, and Fair Steps
This article should help any founder, manager or leader to recognize when you need to let a team member go
Aug 24
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Mathias Klenk
Why the First 10 Hires of a Startup Define Everything
How to build your startup’s DNA with the right team members
Aug 17
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Mathias Klenk
How to Validate Your Startup Idea
Build what people truly want by validating your idea before you build
Aug 10
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Mathias Klenk
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Does Your Startup Really Need a CTO?
Understanding the role of a CTO in your early-stage startup
Aug 3
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Mathias Klenk
1
July 2025
Thriving as an Engineer in the Era of Vibe Coding
Why writing code is the easy part of building great software
Jul 28
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Mathias Klenk
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The Role of a Technical Founder in The Different Stages of a Startup
This article is based on my own experiences of co-founding two different startups (Passbase and Midlane).
Jul 23
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Mathias Klenk
1
Best Practices on Good Code Reviews
7 rules for providing good code reviews
Jul 20
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Mathias Klenk
1
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