Builders vs. Posers: How to Provide Real Value (E. 37)

AI has made it easier than ever to build fast, but also easier to fake progress. In this episode, we break down the difference between people who optimize for real value versus those who optimize for visibility, how this shows up in AI workflows, and why long-term thinking is the only way to build systems that actually matter.00:00 — Builders vs posers in tech05:00 — Why visibility can distort incentives12:00 — How AI enables shallow prototypes22:00 — How to identify real value35:00 — Building culture vs playing the gameAI doesn’t change the game, it exposes how you’re playing it.