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OpenAI's Sean Grove: Code is NOT all you do

AI Engineer · 0m · transcribed Jun 2026
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0:00 uh it feels tangible and real but it's sort of underelling the job that each of you does. Code is sort of 10 to 20% of the value that you bring. The other 80 to 90% is in structured communication and this is going to be different for everyone but a process typically looks something like you talk to users in order to understand their challenges. You distill these stories down and then ideulate about how to solve these problems. What what is the goal that you want to achieve? You plan ways to achieve those goals. You share those plans with your colleagues.

Summary

The discussion emphasizes that while coding is a significant part of a tech job, the majority of value comes from effective communication and problem-solving processes. It highlights the importance of understanding user challenges and collaborating with colleagues to devise solutions.

- Coding represents only 10-20% of a tech professional's value.
- The majority of value lies in structured communication and collaboration.
- Engaging with users is crucial to identify their challenges.
- Distilling user stories helps in understanding and addressing problems.
- Ideation is essential for developing potential solutions.
- Setting clear goals is a key step in the problem-solving process.
- Sharing plans with colleagues fosters teamwork and alignment.
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