Modern CTO Why CTOs Are Ditching AWS for Simpler Solutions with Anurag Goel, Founder of Render
Aug 14, 2025
In this discussion with Anurag Goel, the founder of Render, a cloud platform designed to simplify developer infrastructure, he reveals why many CTOs are moving away from AWS. They dive into the evolution of cloud needs in the age of AI and address the complexities developers face with LLM APIs. Anurag advocates for prioritizing product development over convoluted setups, and shares insights on navigating team dynamics, effective delegation, and the push for more efficient, user-friendly solutions.
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LLM Calls Break Old Async Patterns
- LLM-driven apps require long-running, unreliable, and streaming API calls that break traditional request–response patterns.
- Developers need concurrent, distributed workflow primitives that handle retries, sequencing, and scaling per task.
Use Durable Workflow Engines
- Build a durable workflow engine that retries failed steps, sequences tasks, and scales compute per task.
- Prioritize observability so teams can inspect long-running pipelines and debug failures quickly.
Functionality Beats Raw Control
- Developers migrate from AWS when a platform gives richer features with much less configuration.
- Built-in capabilities like preview instances save teams time and reduce bespoke engineering work.