The "Junior Engineer" role is evaporating. If you are still hiring for entry-level code, you are solving the wrong problem.
In the era of Agentic AI, the traditional tech career ladder is crumbling. Oren Michels (CEO, Barndoor AI) argues that companies relying on junior devs to write boilerplate code are building "legacy problems," not future-proof teams. The new reality isn't about writing syntax; it's about managing "enthusiastic interns" (AI Agents) who have speed but lack judgment.
In this episode, we break down the massive shift in tech talent, why the "Forward Deployed Entrepreneur" is the new high-ticket asset, and how to pivot your career or hiring strategy before it’s too late.
In this episode, we cover:
- The Evaporating Role: Why AI is replacing the "Junior" skillset entirely.
- The "Intern" Analogy: Why AI agents are like interns with no fear of consequences.
- Hiring Strategy: Why you need "Forward Deployed Entrepreneurs," not just coders.
- The "Faster Horse" Trap: How to stop iterating and start innovating.
- Governance: How to manage AI agents without stifling their potential.
About the Guest: Oren Michels is the CEO of Barndoor AI and a former Broadway producer turned tech founder. He bridges the gap between creative chaos and enterprise engineering.
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