In this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel talks with Matt Whitworth, founder of PureType, about his journey from building his own operating system as a teenager to leading fintech teams and now launching a developer education platform. They discuss imposter syndrome, why developers struggle to invest in their own learning, and how PureType helps engineers level up without the time sink of traditional courses.

Matt also shares why he built PureType using Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, the challenges of being a solo founder, and how AI is changing how developers grow their skills. If you're looking for smarter ways to advance your career, this episode is packed with insights.

Where to Find Matt Whitworth:

• Website: PureType.ai
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mwhitworth88/