Tech Legend's Advice: CEO & Co-Founder of Modular & Mojo, Chris Lattner, on Tech, Life, & Learning

We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Chris Lattner, the visionary and software legend behind LLVM, Swift, and now Modular, at the AI Engineer World's Fair (San Francisco, 2024). We discuss his journey from compiler enthusiast to AI industry innovator, and Chris offers invaluable advice for aspiring developers.

In this friendly and inspiring interview, Chris shares:
- His team's ground-breaking new project, Mojo, that's completely re-writing the playbook for AI/ML engineering
- Why he thinks tech development doesn't have to be so complicated
- Expert helpful tips for anyone wanting to start a career in tech
- The secret that even the 'experts' don't always know what they're doing
- How to "future proof" yourself
- Concrete advice for your career journey

Whether you're a coding wizard or just curious about tech, Chris's down-to-earth advice and genuine humility will make you feel right at home. He talks about learning, working with others, and how to keep up in the fast-paced world of AI.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Chris’s Background
1:51 - Why Compiler Languages?
3:28 - Always Be Learning
4:35 - How to Break into AI (Projects, Open Source, Teamwork)
6:20 - Chris’s Experience with Open Source
7:43 - Mojo Explained
9:27 - MAX Engine Explained
10:32 - Modular’s Mortal Enemy
12:17 - No CUDA Necessary + Destroying Complexity
14:44 - NVIDIA Relationship
15:05 - Building On Top of Mojo
16:16 - “Future Proof” Yourself
20:21 - Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
23:00 - Learning Tips
25:13 - Career Journey Advice
26:58 - Closing

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