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Written from GILD forums for senior technical leaders.

Two people beside the GILD AI & Engineering Leaders Dallas display, with Ontop and Tecla partner logosInsightsNovember 2, 2026, 9 min readSponsoredThe New Economics of Technical TalentThe fundamental question facing technology leaders today is no longer just how to hire, but how to architect capability. As AI expands individual capacity and global networks democratize access to specialized expertise, the traditional playbook for team design is broken. The harder question is deciding which knowledge, judgment, and accountability your company actually needs to own.Read the note

Earlier notes

  1. July 23, 2026AI observability: the missing layer between AI demos and production systemsAI observability helps engineering leaders understand how AI systems behave in production, where they fail, what they cost, and when teams need to step in.Insights, 7 min read
  2. June 30, 2026Why bringing AI leaders together in the same room matters more than everA reflection on why small, off-the-record rooms of senior AI operators are becoming one of the clearest sources of judgment, clarity, and durable advantage.Dallas, 6 min read