Free Lesson
Super IC or Manager? How To Move Up as AI Transforms Orgs
Part of The Agent-Powered Super IC
45 min
May 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
How "middle management" is changing
Rise of Super ICs, VPs going back to building. Learn how the "management path" is evolving at the leading companies.
What Factors Are Critical To Consider
How to decide whether to go Super IC or Manager. How to break down your decision process.
Where To Invest
What skills and traits are important to develop regardless of the path
Why this topic matters
With the rise of AI, small teams are doing work that previously required hundreds of people.
Experienced IC will manage teams of Agents and own director-level scope. What does this mean for your career path? Should you move into managing or become a super IC?
Come hear from Hilary and Yue, experienced product leaders, on how to think about your career next steps.
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