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Jarvis Johnson

05/01/19

@ Y Combinator

I find that the software industry is often glorified and not enough people are discussing its downsides, which I like to highlight through humor and critique.

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Software Engineer Turned Youtuber - Jarvis Johnson

@ Y Combinator

Software Engineer Turned Youtuber - Jarvis Johnson

05/01/19

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I find humor to be a way to engage people in considering the implications of technology, allowing for a more thoughtful response rather than immediate judgment.

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Jason Citron

11/25/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Creating software that is useful and enjoyable for people is my passion, and while I recognize the need for liquidity for investors, I focus on solving customer problems.

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Ian Cinnamon

05/01/25

@ a16z

Software is often undervalued in hardware systems; the leading cause of anomalies in space is software, not hardware.

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

A history of failure in certain industries discourages innovation, while success in software encourages more people to enter that field, creating a cycle of innovation.

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Satya Nadella

05/22/25

@ Rowan Cheung

Celebrating the impact of technology on society is more important than glorifying tech companies themselves; the focus should be on how technology is used to create value.

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Rahul Vohra

03/23/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We should make business software like we make games because it makes products fun, encourages word of mouth, and builds a strong brand.

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Satya Nadella

05/22/25

@ Rowan Cheung

We as a society celebrate tech companies far too much versus the impact of technology.

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Jony Ive

05/09/25

@ Stripe

Joy and humor have been missing in our industry, and my state of mind ultimately embodies in the work we create.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Great software companies are built by great software engineers, and this is a crucial truth that many business people overlook.