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Your path doesn’t have to look like theirs.

Stories and practical steps on finding your voice, leading people well, and building with others in tech.

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Edward Romero

Written by Edward Romero, a builder and former startup CTO.

  • November 9, 2026
    From the workbench
    7 minutes

    Letting AI Handle My Blog So I Can Focus on Writing

    I write my posts in Notion, tell my AI to put them on the site, and WordPress publishes them on the day I picked. Here’s the setup, what it costs, and the one job I don’t give the AI.

    Read the story: Letting AI Handle My Blog So I Can Focus on Writing
  • November 7, 2026
    Leading by listening
    7 minutes

    The Quietest Engineer on My Team Ended Up Leading One

    Some of the best engineers barely speak in standups. What one quiet engineer taught me about one-on-ones, mentors, and making space for people to lead.

    Read the story: The Quietest Engineer on My Team Ended Up Leading One

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