AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics 336: What Comes After Code? JAMstack, AI Agents, and the Open Web with Matt Biilmann, Netlify CEO
May 19, 2025
Matt Biilmann, CEO and co-founder of Netlify, known for his role in revolutionizing web development through the JAMstack architecture, dives into fascinating topics. He shares the evolution of web tools and discusses the emergence of coding agents that will reshape website creation. The conversation touches on the importance of an open web in an AI-driven era, highlights the rise of low-code creators, and covers his journey from developer to leader. Matt also offers insights into fostering creativity and innovation in tech.
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Founder’s Early Web Tools Journey
- Matt Biilmann shared how he and his team built platforms to enable designers and clients to create websites efficiently at scale.
- This experience led to the foundation of Netlify and the JAMstack architecture to improve web performance and developer workflow.
JAMstack’s Defining Moment
- Coining the term JAMstack marked a key turning point that helped reshape modern web architecture.
- JAMstack evolved from a concept to the foundational approach for building fast, scalable web applications today.
AI Agents and Agent Experience (AX)
- The next evolution in web development involves AI agents building and interacting with websites, pioneering the field of Agent Experience (AX).
- Platforms must optimize for AI agents as builders and users alongside humans to stay relevant in an AI-driven web future.