The best products at each layer will be built by teams who are obsessed with that layer.

This post argues that companies building the best products at any given layer of technology or infrastructure will be those whose teams are deeply focused and passionate about that specific layer rather than attempting to optimize across multiple layers simultaneously. The insight suggests that specialization and obsession with a particular technological level—whether it's foundational infrastructure, middleware, or application layer—drives superior product quality and innovation.

Source: Clem Delangue (X) | 2026-06-26