The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck GitHub CEO: The AI Coding Gold Rush, Vibe Coding & Cursor
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Jun 12, 2025 
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, shares his journey in transforming the company after its $7.5B acquisition by Microsoft into a powerhouse. He delves into the AI coding gold rush, discussing how GitHub's Copilot empowers developers, even young gamers, to code effortlessly. The conversation highlights the competitive landscape with Cursor's valuation and the rise of coding agents that could handle 90% of coding tasks by 2025. Dohmke also analyzes the shifting dynamics in SaaS and the future role of AI in streamlining coding workflows.
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Strategic Impact of GitHub Acquisition
- Microsoft acquired GitHub to integrate developers into its ecosystem and accelerate both companies with synergy.
- The $7.5B acquisition now supports 150 million developers and $2B ARR, proving its huge strategic value.
Kids Using Copilot to Code
- Thomas Dohmke bought GitHub Copilot licenses for his sons and saw them fix Python bugs using it.
- It demonstrates how AI coding tools empower even young learners to solve practical programming problems.
Use Coding Agent for Tasks
- Use GitHub's new coding agent mode to delegate coding tasks like generating tests or fixing bugs in parallel.
- Review and give feedback on agent-generated code to iteratively improve outcomes and stay efficient.