One underrated skill I’ve learned as a tech lead: betting on potential, not just credentials.

One underrated skill I’ve learned as a tech lead: betting on potential, not just credentials.

Years ago at Bippo, we needed a solid web developer, someone ready to dive into Java, Spring Framework, and Apache Wicket. One candidate stood out… but not for the usual reasons. – He was a J2ME developer, skilled in mobile Java for feature phones. – No experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript. None. – By resume…