Karl Hughes

Hi, my name is Karl.

I write, speak, and build businesses. After nearly a decade leading engineering teams at startups in Chicago, I founded Draft.dev to help companies create high-quality technical content designed to reach software developers.

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Latest Writing

Parenting While Entrepreneuring

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

On Taking Breaks

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Paths Up the Mountain

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How to Hire at a Startup

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

15 Alternatives to Google Forms

I’ve been using Google Forms for over a decade, and it has continued to impress...