David Heinemeier Hansson

I believe employee stock ownership in startups can create perverse incentives, leading to a short-term mindset over long-term value creation. It also adds a layer of complexity and stress that isn't conducive to the best work environment, especially since most startups fail and those options turn out to be worthless. We should compensate employees well with good salaries and bonuses instead.

I believe the strictness of typed languages isn't necessary for writing quality software. Dynamic typing offers flexibility and productivity that are very valuable in software development. Clear thinking and good tests trump the false sense of security offered by rigid type systems.

As the creator of Ruby on Rails, I believe that Ruby is a fantastic language for web development and new companies should prioritize its ease of use and productivity. Elixir may have its merits, but Ruby's elegance and proven track record make it the superior choice for most web projects.

While Elixir offers interesting solutions, like the BEAM VM and functional programming, I haven't seen it provide distinct advantages over Ruby on Rails for web development or address modern concurrency and scalability issues in a way that changes the game for most people.