Your CEO Says “We Need AI.” Now What?

Your CEO says, “We need AI.” Before you hire an AI engineer or buy another tool, find one painful process worth fixing.

Episode 15 is our first Dear Human in the Loop, an advice episode for founders, engineering leaders, developers, and decision-makers trying to make practical AI calls.

1. Q1. My CEO said, “We need AI.” Where do I start?

   Start with problems, not prompts.

2. Q2. Should an AI engineer be my startup's first technical hire?

   Hire for your biggest business problem, not the trendiest job title.

3. Q3. My developers do not trust AI. Should I push them to use it?

   Show developers real value and give them time to learn. Trust beats mandates.

4. Q4. Which skills will still matter five years from now?

   Learn engineering fundamentals, system design, product thinking, communication, and critical thinking. Model quirks will expire.