Practical AI · Friday, July 17, 2026
Cory Sanders discussed the challenge of adapting to new technological waves, referring to it as the 'innovator's dilemma.' He emphasized the importance of hiring people who can challenge existing assumptions and question the status quo. This mindset is crucial for evolving and building the next iteration of technology, especially in the rapidly changing AI landscape.
“And so, for me, like, it really is, like, asking those questions, right? It's, asking sort of the point of questions of like, "Okay, so, that's true, but maybe this is a different world. Or we assume that the data requirements are different, or the container's image sizes are different, or the overall flow of AI innovation is different from typical software development."”
“And so for me, like, it really is about, uh, you know, pushing people to ask those questions and challenge their own assumptions and, and, and, uh, really question the status quo.”
“Because that's really the only way we can move forward and build the next iteration of things.”