The thoughts and noodlings of Lee Skillen, CTO at Cloudsmith.

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(Not) the Tao of Cloudsmith

A reflection on what still matters when building products and teams in 2025. This isn’t the original Tao of Cloudsmith, and it’s not a new one either. Just a fresh look at the values that have stuck (and a few that haven’t).

How a Beige Keyboard Changed (Saved) My Life

From the glow of a C64 screen, to fighting Mickey Mouse, to leading a platform securing the global software supply chain, this is how a beige keyboard sparked a lifelong journey in tech. It also pulled me out of a mile-deep hollow.