Welcome to the first episode of the SHGrowth Podcast.
We're kicking things off with a deep dive into a powerful, timely, and somewhat controversial topic. You've likely felt the shift: the market for junior developers has changed dramatically, while at the same time, companies are desperate to integrate AI into their workflows. These two trends are deeply connected.
In this episode, I break down the "AI-First Development Team" concept – a growth engine designed not just to adapt to AI, but to leverage it as a core competitive advantage. This isn't theory; it's a concrete analysis of what's happening on the ground and how you can turn it into a strategic opportunity.
In this 10-minute deep dive, you'll learn:
The Problem: Why the old model of hiring junior developers for leverage is broken, and why senior developers are often resistant to adopting a new AI-centric toolset.
The Contrarian Solution: The strategy of hiring smart, hungry junior talent specifically to become AI automation experts, creating a dedicated engine for innovation within your company.
The Playbook in Action: How companies like HatchWorks AI are formalizing this into methodologies like "Generative Driven Development," and how leaders like Zapier's CEO are creating new roles for AI automation.
The "Why": This isn't just about coding faster. It's about fundamentally changing how you scope projects, interact with clients, and deliver value at every stage of the development lifecycle.
This episode is for any software house founder or leader looking to move beyond the hype and find a practical, powerful way to make AI a core part of their growth strategy.
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