This is an interesting way to frame it. I generally talk with people about making sure you got vision and horizon in your product backlog (which then requires adequate grooming). Still this sounds like a simpler to grasp wording here. Probably good for a first approach.

Interesting set of tips for interviews. Definitely inspiring to dig deeper on a candidate motives and behaviors.

This is indeed a concerning move... it's not about legacy, it's about closing an ecosystem.

Interesting way to highlight Goodhart's Law. Indeed you can be corrupted by the very system you put in place if if it's mainly driven by metrics. As much as possible, think qualitative, not quantitative.

Interesting interview about some serious usage of Rust in the embedded space. That's where I'd expect it to shine.