Today, I spent four hours over coffee with the owner of a chain restaurant—and gained profound insights! I even built the AI-assisted ordering system he requested, right on the spot. Here are five key takeaways that stood out to me: 1. Developers often strive for 100% perfection, but users only need an 80% solution to address 80% of their pain points. 2. Needs vary significantly across industries—cross-industry exchange is essential. Developers shouldn’t remain isolated in their own bubbles; they must step outside and engage with the wider world. 3. Promote yourself aggressively! If you don’t market your skills, no one will know what you’re capable of or what you’re working on. 4. Information integration itself holds real value. 5. Giving others opportunities is also giving yourself opportunities.