tech
February 1, 2026
Give Yourself a Promotion
Plus: Our compound engineering archive
TL;DR
- Think Week is a biannual retreat for experimenting with new technology and rethinking work processes.
- The recent "Give yourself a promotion" theme focused on handing off tasks to AI agents.
- Key principles for AI integration include starting small, recognizing the user's expanded roles (product manager, boss), identifying "translation layers" in knowledge work, and using AI for debugging.
- Demo Day showcased AI tools like data command centers, real-time user cohort generators, an AI CFO, and writing analysis tools.
- The use of playful language by AI (e.g., 'Spelunking', 'Noodling') humanizes interaction and fosters collaboration.
- Compound engineering involves using AI agents to multiply programming output, with a focus on planning and review.
- Kieran Klaassen's work emphasizes AI-driven code generation and planning strategies for efficient development.