This week on Lost in Tech, Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo open with a hot take—we’re talking about the people who ride their roles, are highly credentialed, yet toxic to work with. Could this be part of why Paul Graham and Brian Chesky’s “Founder Mode” philosophy resonates? We break down where we align, where we don’t, and what we’ve seen firsthand.

From there, we dive into generalists vs. specialists—who thrives in today’s tech landscape? Founder Mode often presents as toxic hustle culture, but is there truth in some of the critiques? And in a shifting industry, how do you avoid being “tucked away” and unproductive?

📌 Inside This Episode:
🔹 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode: Why the delivery of this idea feels extreme, but the takeaways are worth examining.
🔹 Generalists vs. Specialists: Who survives in the new world of tech?
🔹 The Old Tech World is Gone: Why now is the time to know your core skill set and actually produce meaningful work.
🔹 Toxic Credentials: When expertise is a mask for workplace toxicity.

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