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High Leverage

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Artificial Intelligence
Rust
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Tokio
Valtown
Gather.dev
Amazon Web Services
Rust Async Ecosystem
Software Engineering
AI Tools In Development

Discussions on scaling modern software teams through better tooling and processes.

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On episode 11 of High Leverage, Joe Ruscio speaks with David Crawshaw about the shift from traditional developer infrastructure to agent-native computing. David traces lessons from founding Tailscale to now building exe.dev around the idea that “agen... more

On episode 10 of High Leverage, Joe Ruscio sits down with Steve Krouse to discuss the rapidly evolving relationship between AI and programming. Steve shares lessons from building Val Town at the center of the AI tooling wave, why he believes better a... more

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On episode 9 of High Leverage, Joe Ruscio sits down with Simon Willison to unpack the rapid evolution of AI coding tools and what they mean for software development. They explore the shift from vibe coding to agentic engineering, how coding agents ar... more

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On episode 8 of High Leverage, Joe Ruscio sits down with Scott Hanselman for a conversation that goes far beyond prompts and productivity gains. They talk about craftsmanship, learning by doing, the long-term talent pipeline for engineering teams, an... more

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Steve Krouse
CEO and founder of Valtowne
Valtowne
Episode: Ep. #10, The Human Brain in Software Development with Steve Krouse
Simon Willison
AI researcher/developer; co-creator of Django
Independent/Simon's Blog
Episode: Ep. #9, The AI Coding Paradigm Shift with Simon Willison
Scott Hanselman
VP and member of technical staff at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Ep. #8, The AI Preceptorship Model with Scott Hanselman
Peter Bell
Founder and CTO of Gather.dev
Gather.dev
Episode: Ep. #7, The CTO’s AI Playbook with Peter Bell
Carl Lerche
Principal engineer at AWS and creator/maintainer of Tokio
Amazon Web Services (Tokio)
Episode: Ep. #6, Async Runtime For Rust with Carl Lerche of Tokio

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Joe Ruscio
Host of the show across multiple episodes

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Ep. #10, The Human Brain in Software Development with Steve Krouse
Q: What do you think is the durable value to pursue that won't be washed away by rapid model improvements?
The guest emphasizes durable value in things that rely on precise abstractions and solid conceptual foundations, such as well-designed tooling ecosystems, robust educational approaches, and the craft of building meaningful, maintainable software architectures rather than chasing short-term hacks.
Ep. #10, The Human Brain in Software Development with Steve Krouse
Q: How do you see the balance between automation and human input evolving in software engineering?
He argues that while many tasks will be automated, humans will still play a crucial role in guiding abstractions, setting objectives, and handling complex, nuanced problems that require deep understanding. The conversation stresses a spectrum from highly automatable routines to areas where human insight is indispensable.
Ep. #10, The Human Brain in Software Development with Steve Krouse
Q: What is your origin story with computing and what are you excited about lately?
Steve describes growing up loving computers, discovering Logo and Scheme, and how early experiences shaped his focus on developer tools. He explains his journey through education, the impact of mentors, and his founding work on Valtowne, emphasizing the excitement around accelerating learning and tooling through AI.
Ep. #8, The AI Preceptorship Model with Scott Hanselman
Q: Could you dig into the idea of a learning mode in Cloud Code and how it would force engineers to do some of the work themselves?
The concept is to introduce a controlled friction where the tool enforces hands-on practice to build muscle memory, pairing AI assistance with deliberate practice so engineers learn the underlying mechanics rather than relying entirely on automation.
Ep. #6, Async Runtime For Rust with Carl Lerche of Tokio
Q: Could you just give like a brief background on how Tokio came to be and what its core goals are?
Tokio started as a non-blocking I/O binding effort (MIO) with EPOLL bindings, evolved to provide a full async runtime and networking APIs, and the core goal is to enable high-performance, memory-safe, concurrent Rust services without sacrificing control or safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Leverage

What is High Leverage about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful examination of how modern software teams scale through better tooling, processes, and strategic thinking about automation, AI, and engineering culture. Across recent episodes, the conversation tends to center on AI-assisted development, developer tooling and abstractions, and the evolving role of engineers—from hands-on coding to orchestrating intelligent tooling and processes. Guests range from CTOs and senior developers to tooling creators, offering practical guidance on adopting AI, measuring engineering efficiency, and designing teams and education around rapidly advancing tech stacks. A standout quality is the emphasis on human-centered guidance—mentoring, learning-by-doing, and balancing automation with craft—made concret... more

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