Karl Hughes

Hi, my name is Karl.

I write and speak about business, technology, and leadership.

After a decade leading software engineering teams at venture-funded startups, I started down the path of entrepreneurship. I'm currently building a portfolio of niche marketing service businesses.

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2023, May 10 — 12 minute read

In 2022, my company, Draft.dev was growing rapidly. My team was solidifying and I had...

2023, Apr 01 — 9 minute read

Fear has been both a fantastic motivator and the biggest limiting factor I have faced...

2022, Dec 06 — 7 minute read

Only 9% of small businesses reach $1 million or more in revenue. This is shocking...

2022, Nov 22 — 8 minute read

Empathy tends to be one of the most underrated qualities in a professional environment. As...

2022, Nov 05 — 5 minute read

Having kids is a valuable experience for entrepreneurs. I’m not saying it’s easy. It’s way...

2022, Oct 28 — 5 minute read

I’ll be honest, I’ve never experienced burnout. I’ve always enjoyed my work, especially since I...

2022, Sep 22 — 8 minute read

Almost two years after starting Draft.dev, I took a step back and realized that my...

2022, Jul 15 — 15 minute read

Hiring a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a difficult feat at the best of times....

2022, Jun 16 — 3 minute read

You are finally ready to climb the mountain. You’ve spent 10 years learning, preparing, and...

2022, May 22 — 7 minute read

Hiring is always hard. Even with 10 years of experience leading teams at startups, I...

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