Engineering Quote by Mike Krieger
“I love that our engineers are first and foremost 'Instagram' users.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with TechCrunch, 2019
Engineers who use the product they build understand it deeply and stay motivated.
In simple terms: User‑engineer empathy fuels innovation.
Key Takeaway
Encourage teams to be product users.
Themes
innovation
user empathy
product development
culture
motivation
Mood
enthusiastic
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- product testing
- team building
- feature brainstorming
Key Concepts
design thinking
feedback loops
user‑centered design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does user experience shape your engineering decisions?
- Can this approach scale across diverse teams?
A Different Perspective
Not all engineers are comfortable with the platform.
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