Dalton Caldwell and Paul Buchheit (Standard Capital, interview format, published 2026-06-24) discuss how AI is shifting managerial work. They examine whether middle managers will vanish or be repurposed, cite early Google’s minimal management model, and observe that several large tech firms are trending toward flatter organizations and fewer mid‑level managers.
Paul Buchheit recounted that early Google operated with very little formal management.
Dalton Caldwell and Paul Buchheit from Standard Capital discuss how AI is affecting management. Is the role of middle manager going away, and will that increase people's satisfaction with their work?
Paul's experience at early Google involved very little management, and some large tech companies are moving in this direction.
Channel: Standard Capital
Published: 2026-06-24
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO7ueTgUT9s