Scaling DevTools

Shawn Wang (swyx) - founder of smol.ai, Latent Space, AI Engineer, DX.tips

Oct 10, 2024
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Shawn Wang
Shawn Wang, known as swyx, is the founder of smol.ai and co-host of the Latent Space podcast, celebrated for driving the AI engineer movement. In this conversation, he shares insights on organizing AI Engineer conferences and promoting intentionality within the community. Shawn discusses angel investing in DevTools, the evolving role of developers in the AI landscape, and the balance between OpenAI's vision and profitability. They dive into the complexities of investing in developer tools and the significance of a supportive network for success.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring Angel Investing and the Future of DevTools
01:30 • 3min
3
Navigating AI Engineering Conferences
04:00 • 21min
4
The Evolution of OpenAI: Balancing Vision and Profit
25:00 • 9min
5
Navigating Angel Investments and AI Integration
33:41 • 11min
6
Investing in DevTools and Developer Relations
44:48 • 29min
7
Exploring AI Innovations and Engineering Insights
01:13:47 • 2min