Dhanji R. Prasanna

Dhanji R. Prasanna, Chief Technology Officer at Block, has managed a massive engineering team driving AI innovation. He reveals how Block’s open-source agent, Goose, saves employees significant time weekly. Dhanji discusses the surprising productivity gains for non-technical teams and the importance of leadership in adopting AI tools. He shares insights on code quality versus product success, the impact of organizational changes, and lessons learned from previous product failures. Dhanji emphasizes starting small with projects to foster innovation.