In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we speak with Hunter Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis. We discuss Hunter's journey from a self-taught developer with a background in astrophysics to creating an AI-driven code review tool. Hunter elaborates on his professional experiences at companies like Capital One and Amazon, where he gained exposure to machine learning and AI. We delve into the capabilities of Ellipsis, how it revolutionizes the code review process by leveraging state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) to ensure code quality and efficiency. Hunter shares insights into the transition from traditional coding methods to AI-assisted development, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI to improve productivity without replacing human oversight. The discussion also covers the challenges and advantages of launching an AI startup, including valuable advice from their experience with Y Combinator and the role of VC funding in the crowded AI DevTools space. The episode provides a comprehensive look at how AI can optimize software development, the future of coding, and practical steps for teams and individuals to adopt these advanced tools.

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Founder Bio:

Hunter Brooks is a versatile professional who transitioned from astrophysics to software engineering. Before co-founding Ellipsis, he gained experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he honed his technical expertise. He also contributed to the field of cosmology through research and publications.

Time Stamps:

00:33 Hunter's Background and Career Journey

04:03 Early Challenges with AI and Code Generation

05:26 The State of AI in Code Writing

09:06 Introduction to Ellipsis

12:01 How Ellipsis Enhances Code Review

15:46 Team Code Review Process

19:34 Personalization and Efficiency in Code Review

24:04 Starting an AI Platform as a Startup

26:12 What Ellipsis Does to Go Beyond Basic Code Review

28:19 Empowering Developers with Advanced Tools

29:52 Getting Started with Ellipsis

31:30 Addressing Security Concerns

34:12 Building a Technical Team

38:38 Fundraising in the AI Space

43:07 Future Developments and Features

Resources

Company website: https://www.ellipsis.dev/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellipsis-dev/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ellipsis_dev

Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Code Review | Hunter Brooks, Ellipsis