Quinn Slack, CEO and co-founder of Sourcegraph, shares his insights on tech scale-ups and the evolution of coding practices. He discusses the shift from location-independent pay to zone-based compensation and the significance of delivering business value for software engineers. Quinn emphasizes his daily coding routine, even in his leadership role. The conversation also covers the integration of AI in software development and its impact on workflow, as well as the complexities of managing software updates in an AI-driven landscape.

CEO of Sourcegraph discusses leading in the era of AI code intelligence, challenges and benefits of AI in software development, addressing latency issues, evolution of code intelligence, comparison of GitHub Co-Pilot and Codey, and future of humanoid robots and image optimization.

Quinn Slack, CEO of Sourcegraph, aims to revolutionize coding through AI. He shares insights on building a Google-like code search tool and the journey from challenges to advancements in coding automation. The discussion emphasizes AI’s potential to empower non-technical users and the importance of manual input before full automation. Quinn highlights the future of software development, integrating various tools for a seamless coding experience, and discusses fostering innovation while managing realistic expectations in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

CEO of Sourcegraph discusses the shift towards AI code intelligence, challenges in understanding growth, and the direction of the company. They explore the evolution of code intelligence, reducing latency in AI, and the impact on software development. The podcast also touches on the future of humanoid robots, image optimization, and competitive landscape of AI code intelligence tools.

First, Jason reacts to comments from Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri on the impact of Instagram on teen girls and comparing the risks of social media to the automobile industry (1:50). Then, Jason breaks down OpenSea's update on their front-running employee (11:55), and Jay-Z's NFT lawsuit (15:40). Finally, Sourcegraph CEO Quinn Slack joins to discuss growing his universal code search engine, selling a high-ticket SaaS product and more (21:48)!