Week 29 Highlights & Upcoming Free-Tier Launch!

Hey,

I'm thrilled to start with some exciting updates from Ottia ! Even though it's the peak vacation season, our recently launched partnership program has gained significant interest among fractional CTOs and team leads.

Partnership Program Insights:

Our Partnership Program aims to connect tech experts and companies looking to build or enhance their software solutions. Here are some key highlights:

• Collaborative Growth: Foster collaborative growth by sharing expertise and resources.
• Exclusive Access: Partners receive exclusive access to new features, tools, and support.
• Revenue Sharing: Enjoy revenue-sharing opportunities through joint client projects.
• Dedicated Support: Get dedicated support to ensure the success of joint initiatives.

For more details about how you can benefit from our partnership program, visit our partnerships page.

Final Testing Phase of Our Free-Tier Software Development Plan!

We’re also in the final testing phase of launching a free-tier software development plan on top of our current offerings. Several pilot clients are already onboard and testing it. If you’re interested, we still have a few test seats available—ping me!

Now, let’s dive into this week’s compelling insights and noteworthy discussions across the tech landscape:

Why Traditional Car Makers Lag Behind

The Ford CEO recently shed light on a critical issue: why legacy auto manufacturers struggle to compete against Tesla and Chinese EV makers. Traditional car companies rely on around 150 different software modules from multiple suppliers, each with its own contract system. This fragmentation severely hampers integration and stifles innovation.

Key Takeaways:

• In-House Development: Tesla maintains in-house software development, ensuring seamless integration and rapid innovation.
• Internal Dev Teams: Building strong, design-oriented internal development teams can significantly boost efficiency and control over the product.
• Leveraging Tools: Utilizing tools like Ottia can accelerate development processes and keep you competitive.

This illustrates the importance of maintaining software IPR in-house, not just for automotive giants but for SMEs and other industries as well.

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Is AI Ready to Replace Product Managers?

Lenny Rachitsky and Mike Taylor explore the growing role of AI in product management. Their discussion delves into whether AI is prepared to take over the roles of product managers, presenting arguments for and against this potential shift. It's definitely worth a read!

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More Engineers ≠ More Velocity

Shreyas Doshi offers valuable insights into why simply adding more engineers isn't the solution to increasing development velocity. Instead, optimizing processes and leveraging existing resources (with a nod to tools like Ottia) is key.

?? Read Shreyas's full insight here

OpenAI's Path to Superintelligent AI

OpenAI has structured a clear pathway to achieving superintelligent AI, with specific levels to track their progress. This methodical approach could be pivotal for guiding the next significant advancements in AI development.

Explore OpenAI's roadmap here

Looking forward to more exciting developments ahead.

Let’s keep the conversation going!