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Kevin Goldsmith
@kevingoldsmith.com
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This is my account for technology leadership posts and announcements. For personal stuff, https://bsky.app/profile/kmg.bsky.social.

Author of "It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022"

CTO @ DistroKid

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A technical strategy isn’t a roadmap; it’s how you align your team to face the future together.

In this episode of It Depends, I discuss what makes a good strategy, how to document it effectively, and how to keep it alive as your company evolves.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Every wave of tech promises transformation. Few deliver.
My latest newsletter, "Making Technology Choices That Last," is about leading with intent instead of impulse.

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The best technology decisions are not about what is new. They are about what is right for you, right now.
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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New newsletter: The Hidden Architecture of Engineering kevingoldsmith.substack.com/p/the-hidden...
"Structure is strategy made visible. A Good design aligns incentives, communication patterns, and ownership boundaries with your goals. It creates high-bandwidth communication where you need it and separation where you don't."
October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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So used to seeing Meri Williams as a conference host, I forgot how good a speaker Meri is! #LeadDevNYC
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Kudos to Pooja Varshneya for the prettiest slides so far. #LeadDevNYC
October 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Really liked the talk from @addyosmani.bsky.social on leadership supporting AI coding. #LeadDevNYC
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Hello #LeadDevNYC! @yee.camp starting things off!
October 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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new newsletter: Values->Culture->Everything
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October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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New newsletter! kevingoldsmith.substack.com/p/making-the...
Making the most of an unplanned career break: strategies to stay competitive and interview-ready during extended job searches
September 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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New article! "You should give that talk or write that blog"

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September 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Getting ready for my keynote tomorrow at Seattle's Got Tech...
July 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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New newsletter post: The story behind publishing "It Depends"

All the details - tools that worked, costly mistakes, actual profit margins, and why I went DIY instead of traditional publishing.

A case study in building a creative business while managing risks.

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June 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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The latest newsletter tackles performance reviews, guild structures, and prioritizing accessibility when you're not in charge.

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June 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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New "It Depends" episode: Final Q&A before summer break.

Tackling the messy realities of tech leadership:
Competitive reviews vs collaboration culture
Innovation without roadmap chaos
Accessibility advocacy as an IC

Real problems, practical solutions. No fluff.
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June 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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New Q&A episode of It Depends: Lessons in Technology Leadership is live! 🎧

Tackled six listener questions covering everything from building a learning culture on a shoestring budget to the hard realities of organizational change.

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May 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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New episode of the It Depends podcast: I answer your questions on accountability in matrix organizations, making the qualitative quantitative in reviews, growing from a data leader to be a CTO, and protecting your team from layoffs.

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May 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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New newsletter issue: "Succession for Scale"

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You need to be scaling faster than the organization. You grow by scaling yourself and the leaders in your team more quickly than the business.
May 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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New newsletter issue, "Succession for Scale"
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you need to be scaling faster than the organization. you grow by scaling yourself and the leaders in your team more quickly than the business.
May 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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What happens when your company outgrows its leadership? In the latest It Depends episode, I share lessons on succession, growth, and knowing when it’s time for change.

Listen here: pod.link/1724860326
April 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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New newsletter: "Management and Systems Thinking!"

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April 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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In the latest episode of the "It Depends" #podcast, @kstewart.bsky.social and I discuss why big companies often step on their toes when trying to innovate like startups.
#Innovation #startup

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April 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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📚 New newsletter alert! Two chapters from "It Depends":

* 20 questions to elevate your 1:1s
* My OPEX Week speech on autonomy culture & Agile meets Operational Excellence

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#Management
April 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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🚀 New It Depends podcast episode!

Kevin Goldsmith shares lessons from building Spotify’s Technology Career Steps framework: culture, career growth, and what he'd do differently today. A must-listen for tech leaders! 🎧 #TechLeadership

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March 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Spotify’s career framework shaped how engineering careers, promotions, and hiring worked at one of the most innovative tech companies. Learn how to balance team vs. individual, behaviors vs. achievements, and create the right organizational incentives.

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#TechLeadership
March 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Latest newsletter… The Known Unknowns and leveraging beginners mind.

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Two seagulls perched on a log. Nothing to do with the article, just a picture I took.
February 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM