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Why Understanding 'Why' Matters More Than 'How' in the AI Era w/ Olivier Soucy - Part Two

from Founders Unplugged · host Greg McCallum

Sponsored by FounderCatalystIf you're raising capital in the UK, don't do it without them. 🎯 Get 5% off their services → https://2ly.link/1zDIJWhy Understanding 'Why' Matters More Than 'How' in the AI Era w/ Olivier Soucy – Part TwoIn Part Two, Greg McCallum and Olivier Soucy, founder of Okube, explore the evolving role of developers in a world dominated by AI tools and LLMs.This episode isn’t just about new technology—it’s about a shift in mindset. From over-reliance on automation to the quiet erosion of creativity in software, Olivier breaks down what’s really happening under the surface of today’s hype cycle.🎧 In this conversation:Why soft skills now matter more than technical fluencyThe looming risk of homogenised software and cookie-cutter productsHow data mismanagement derails innovation before it startsThe impact of AI agents on business operationsWhy developers must stop chasing “how” and start understanding “why”And the real risk of replacing vision with automationIf you’re building, hiring, or just trying to stay relevant in this next wave of AI-native development, this is essential listening.Follow Olivier Soucy:LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/olisoucy/Explore Okube → https://www.okube.ai/Book a free 1-hour advisory session with host Greg McCallum:https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/meetings/gmccallum?uuid=c8f5cecd-0222-4c6e-92d1-ea9f224a60fd

Sponsored by FounderCatalystIf you're raising capital in the UK, don't do it without them. 🎯 Get 5% off their services → https://2ly.link/1zDIJWhy Understanding 'Why' Matters More Than 'How' in the AI Era w/ Olivier Soucy – Part TwoIn Part Two, Greg McCallum and Olivier Soucy, founder of Okube, explore the evolving role of developers in a world dominated by AI tools and LLMs.This episode isn’t just about new technology—it’s about a shift in mindset. From over-reliance on automation to the quiet erosion of creativity in software, Olivier breaks down what’s really happening under the surface of today’s hype cycle.🎧 In this conversation:Why soft skills now matter more than technical fluencyThe looming risk of homogenised software and cookie-cutter productsHow data mismanagement derails innovation before it startsThe impact of AI agents on business operationsWhy developers must stop chasing “how” and start understanding “why”And the real risk of replacing vision with automationIf you’re building, hiring, or just trying to stay relevant in this next wave of AI-native development, this is essential listening.Follow Olivier Soucy:LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/olisoucy/Explore Okube → https://www.okube.ai/Book a free 1-hour advisory session with host Greg McCallum:https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/meetings/gmccallum?uuid=c8f5cecd-0222-4c6e-92d1-ea9f224a60fd

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