// SUPER_TEAMS
Small Teams, Big Results: Build AI-Powered Software Factories
Senior CTOs with agent swarms outperform large traditional engineering orgs. Learn to build and lead these AI-powered software factories. The economics of large teams with layers of management are changing fundamentally.
// THE_PROBLEM
Big Teams Are Being Outperformed
More developers doesn't mean more output. After a certain point, adding people actually slows you down. Communication overhead kills velocity.
- [-]Coordination overhead grows exponentially with team size
- [-]Junior devs need constant mentoring and code review
- [-]Offshore teams introduce timezone and quality issues
- [-]Management layers add latency to every decision
- [-]Technical debt accumulates faster than features ship
// SOLUTION
The Super Team Model
A small team of senior engineers with AI tools can match or exceed the output of much larger traditional teams. Direct ownership, fewer handoffs, faster decisions.
- [+]AI handles the boilerplate, humans handle architecture
- [+]Direct ownership means faster decisions
- [+]Senior-only teams need zero handholding
- [+]Small teams move at startup speed
// THE_MATH
The Math Has Changed
AI tools don't just make developers faster. They change the economics of software teams entirely.
Productivity Gain
Google and Anthropic studies show senior engineers with AI tools achieve 1.5-2x real productivity gains on complex work.
Cost Reduction
A small senior team with AI tools costs a fraction of a large traditional team — and ships more per engineer.
Less Coordination
Communication overhead scales exponentially. 7 people means 21 relationships, not 4,950.
// COMPARISON
Traditional vs Super Team
| METRIC | TRADITIONAL | SUPER_TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Team size | Large traditional team | 5-10 engineers |
| Annual cost | £2-5M+ | £1-1.5M |
| Communication overhead | Exponential | Minimal |
| Decision speed | Weeks | Hours |
| Code ownership | Diffuse | Clear |
| Quality | Variable | Consistent |
// OUTCOMES
What You'll Learn
A complete playbook for building and leading super teams.
Design Your Super Team
The exact structure, roles, and composition for a high-performance small team that outperforms traditional teams.
Hire AI-Native Engineers
Interview techniques, evaluation criteria, and compensation strategies for elite talent.
Set Up AI Workflows
Development processes that leverage AI tools for maximum productivity.
Measure True Velocity
Metrics that actually matter. Stop counting story points, start measuring outcomes.
// SCHEDULE
The Week in London
5 days of intensive, in-person training. Theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
The New Model
Why small teams win. Economics of AI-augmented engineers. Case studies from companies who've made the switch.
Team Design
Roles and responsibilities in a high-performance small team. Generalists vs specialists. The senior-only philosophy.
Hiring & Evaluation
How to identify AI-native engineers. Interview techniques. Red flags to avoid. Compensation strategy.
Workflows & Tools
AI-augmented development workflows. Tool selection. Communication patterns. Decision-making frameworks.
Measurement & Iteration
Metrics that matter. Velocity measurement. Continuous improvement. Planning your transition.
+ 4 Weeks Advisory Support
After the intensive week, you get 4 weeks of advisory support as you implement what you learned. Weekly calls, async support, and help with real hiring and restructuring decisions.
// TARGET_AUDIENCE
- [+]VPEs considering restructuring their org
- [+]CTOs building engineering teams from scratch
- [+]Technical founders hiring their first engineers
- [+]Leaders managing offshore teams who want better results
- [+]Anyone frustrated with team scaling problems
- Currently leading or building an engineering team
- Budget authority or influence over hiring
- Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom
- Able to travel to London for 5 days
Technical background helpful but not required. This is a leadership programme.
// PRICING
Super Teams
1 week intensive in London + 4 weeks advisory support
- [+]5 days of in-person training in London
- [+]All materials, frameworks, and templates
- [+]4 weeks of post-programme advisory
- [+]Weekly calls during advisory period
- [+]Async support via Slack
- [+]Access to super team leader network
Includes London venue. Travel and accommodation not included.
// BUNDLE
Add Strategic Skills?
Combine Super Teams with Strategy for Builders for the complete leadership transformation.
Leadership Track Bundle
Super Teams + Strategy for Builders. Lead elite teams AND speak the language of the board.
Build the Team of the Future
Next London cohort starting soon. Limited to 12 leaders. Graduates eligible for paid network deployments.