Every year Sifted Summit takes a temperature check on how the tech industry sees the role of engineering. Engineers have always been at the forefront of the industry. The value of a company, historically, has been linked to the technical talent it can attract — and that talent often unlocked VC money. A strong engineering team has been a strong proof point for investors. But over the years the conversation has moved towards leaner engineering teams as AI tools have improved.
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