Some pockets of tech industry have a cult-like worship of specialization. I’ve heard ‘generalists’ dismissed with derision. Wholeheartedly disagree with that notion — you need great generalists to lead. It’s not a bad thing to intentionally become one.https://twitter.com/tomfgoodwin/status/982003430796521472 …
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That’s interesting ... I’m in Vancouver so wonder if there’s a difference. Certainly in marketing anyway I think there’s a place for both, but being a generalist (and kicking ass at the fundamentals) seems largely underrated.
When I moved to SF, a friend amusedly explained to me that the stereotypes around educational achievement are inverted here: "PhD, so what. Undergrad, Meh. Dropped out of High School? Yeah!" There's a grain of truth to it. Many founders seem to consider themselves generalists.
