Ian Livingstone

Ian Livingstone, Co-founder and CEO of Keycard, dives into the future of AI agents, citing 2026 as a pivotal year for enterprise adoption. He outlines the complexities of agent security, highlighting the risks of tool-calling and the limitations of current access protocols. The conversation spans the continuum of agents from copilots to autonomous actors and why identity management for these agents is critical. Livingstone emphasizes the need for dynamic, intent-based access controls and discusses Keycard’s mission to streamline agent governance and compliance.

Ian Livingstone, Cofounder and CEO of Keycard, dives into the burgeoning world of AI agents. He discusses the shift from copilots to autonomous agents and the urgent need for security in their management. Key topics include risks of tool poisoning and data exfiltration, the evolution of identity and access management, and the practicalities of agent control and governance. Ian argues that enterprises will likely lead adoption due to their immediate needs and discusses how Keycard's solutions can ensure safe deployment in a rapidly evolving landscape.

In this crossover discussion, Guy Podjarny, CEO of Tessl and former Snyk founder, shares his vision on AI native development and how it could revolutionize software creation. Joining him is Ian Livingstone, co-host of The Infra Pod. They dive into the shift from code-centric to spec-centric approaches, emphasizing community collaboration and the evolving role of AI tools. Guy also explores entrepreneurship in the AI landscape and the challenges of making coding more accessible. Their insights pave the way for a new era in software development.