

Quinn Slack
CEO at Sourcegraph and co-creator of AMP, speaking about product strategy, engineering practices, and the future of coding agents.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 0sec
Amp: The Emperor Has No Clothes
Quinn Slack, CEO of Sourcegraph, and Thorsten Ball, the lead engineer behind AMP, dive into the world of coding agents. They reveal their groundbreaking approach of shipping 15 times a day without code reviews. The duo debates the effectiveness of subagents and explores how AMP is reshaping workflows and team structures in software development. They also discuss the evolution of AI tooling, empowering users to craft their own enterprise software, and the critical need for agent-friendly logging practices. A fun and insightful look into the future of coding!

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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
Efficient scaleups in 2024 vs 2021: Sourcegraph (with CEO & Co-founder Quinn Slack)
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.

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Aug 5, 2025 • 31min
Being unambiguous in what you want: the software engineer in a vibe coding world
Quinn Slack, CEO and co-founder of Sourcegraph, shares insights into the transformative power of AI in software engineering. He discusses how AI coding tools shift developer roles from syntax-focused tasks to higher-level management and design. The conversation highlights the blend of human creativity with AI, the rise of vibe coding enabling non-programmers to build apps, and the critical need for clear project requirements. Slack also emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI-assisted coding, navigating its potential and challenges in the evolving tech landscape.

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Oct 12, 2024 • 38min
Shaping the Future of Developer Productivity with Sourcegraph CEO - Quinn Slack | Ep 18
Quinn Slack, Co-founder and CEO of Sourcegraph, discusses his journey from founding Blend Labs in mortgage tech to revolutionizing developer productivity with advanced code search tools. He delves into the challenges of recruiting technical talent and the importance of aligning personal passions with career objectives. Slack shares insights from Sourcegraph's early days, addressing skepticism about new technologies, and explores the strategic advantages of multi-cloud solutions. He also reflects on AI's transformative potential and its philosophical implications for the future of software development.

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Jun 6, 2025 • 17min
The Rise of the AI Coding Agent with Quinn Slack
Quinn Slack, co-founder and CEO of Sourcegraph, discusses the transformative power of AI coding agents reshaping software development. He explains how Sourcegraph's tools, Cody and AMP, focus on model-product fit instead of traditional feature lists. The conversation highlights the importance of customer trust for innovation and the strategic significance of transparency in a rapidly evolving industry. Slack also touches on recent funding developments, including Anysphere's impressive raise, and the competitive landscape surrounding AI advancements in defense.

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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 19min
Leading in the era of AI code intelligence (Changelog Interviews #580)
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.

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Jan 16, 2025 • 45min
From AI Assistants to Agents: How Sourcegraph is Transforming Enterprise Development
Quinn Slack, the CEO and co-founder of Sourcegraph, discusses his journey in transforming developer tools with AI. He details the evolution from a basic code search tool to the advanced AI-driven Cody, emphasizing the benefits of agentic AI in enterprise development. The conversation dives into the crucial role of AI in automating coding tasks and improving collaboration among developers. Quinn also highlights the significance of accessibility in software development and shares thoughts on the future of AI automation in the industry.

Aug 19, 2024 • 54min
Quinn Slack: Sourcegraph, AI Coding, and Cody
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.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 19min
Leading in the era of AI code intelligence (Interview)
Quinn Slack, CEO of Sourcegraph and a leader in code intelligence, shares insights into the rapid evolution of AI in software development. He discusses navigating the shift from code search to AI-driven tools, emphasizing stakeholder alignment and customer feedback. Quinn reflects on how AI can take over mundane tasks, enhancing the developer experience while balancing the joy of traditional coding. He also delves into the importance of understanding coding context to improve AI tool accuracy, revealing the exciting future of programming.

Sep 18, 2021 • 57min
Head of Instagram comments on teen impact, Jay-Z’s NFT lawsuit + Sourcegraph’s Quinn Slack | E1285
Quinn Slack, CEO of Sourcegraph, discusses the critical role of universal code search engines in enhancing developer productivity. He highlights the challenges of navigating legacy code and elaborate pricing strategies in the SaaS landscape. The conversation also touches on Instagram's impact on teens, comparing it to the auto industry's risks. Other intriguing topics include Jay-Z's NFT lawsuit and the insider trading fallout at OpenSea, prompting a reflection on ethics in the growing digital asset space.