https://platocommunity.substack.com/p/how-i-became-a-vp-of-engineering To sum up a few key takeaways: 1. Focus on the narrative you’re building. 2. Take opportunities when they come, even if you don’t have the title. 3. Do not see yourself as the manager of people, but as managing the scope. 4. And stop chasing titles and look for ways to make an impact—good companies will recognize that. And if not, maybe it’s time to move on.