Chris Weichel
Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Ona (formerly Gitpod) with over two decades in software engineering and human–computer interaction, leading the engineering team behind a cloud-native development platform focused on AI-native engineering and agent environments.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 1min
Turning Agent Autonomy into Productivity with Chris Weichel
In this captivating discussion, Chris Weichel, CTO of Ona and a software engineering veteran, delves into the transformative power of AI-native development. He highlights how autonomous agents can streamline coding by managing environments and parallel workflows, shifting engineers' mindsets from handcrafted coding to problem-solving. Chris also explores the evolving landscape of IDEs and the implications for code review processes, stating that agents could reshape the software development lifecycle. He encourages engineers to embrace this change, paving the way for more efficient, scalable development.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 41min
Five Slot Machines at Once: Chris Weichel on the Future of Software Development
In this conversation with Chris Weichel, CTO of Ona, they delve into the exciting future of software development with AI agents at the helm. Chris shares insights on the rebranding from Gitpod to Ona, emphasizing the shift towards agent-driven coding. He discusses the essential role of safe, isolated environments for these agents and the fascinating 'five slot machines' effect of multi-agent workflows. With his expertise, he highlights the potential of machine-readable interfaces and how AI is redefining developer tools and productivity.
