how to incentivize developers w/ nick frederick
guest: nick frederick, ceo of rebar technology
- share business context and pipeline updates with developers so they feel part of the bigger mission not just their task
- run regular one on ones even short ones to build rapport and surface honest feedback over time
- start every new hire with full trust then adjust based on the quality and consistency of their work
- commission plans for developers sound appealing but are hard to execute since you cant fairly attribute revenue to individual code
- prioritize cultural fit and the ability to learn over existing technical skills since tools change every few years