Sandeep Singhal is a computer engineer’s engineer. He’s held big positions at Microsoft, Google, Meta, and now LinkedIn. Since 2022, when the popularity of ChatGPT forced incumbent tech companies to prioritize artificial intelligence, Sandeep has specialized in AI infrastructure — the systems behind the systems that power important products.

In this episode, Sandeep talks to Camber Creek Head of Platform Lionel Foster and Partner Alexandra Nicoletti about what it takes to succeed in big tech, why he remains so committed to helping and learning from startups, and who he thinks might become some of the best AI programmers. You’ll never guess what he says, but the answer will make you mad.

01:09 Sandeep fell in love with programming in junior high—typing code from magazines

3:34 His immediate react ...