Russell Kaplan
President of Cognition, an AI company that's behind the AI software engineer called Devon. Former employee at Scale AI.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 42min
Could OpenAI fill Microsoft’s shoes?
Ali Partovi, an investor and startup incubator founder, and Russell Kaplan, president of Cognition, dive into the complexities of OpenAI's recent $200 million deal with the Defense Department, raising questions about its impact on their partnership with Microsoft. They discuss the evolving tech landscape where AI's influence shapes job roles and mentorship dynamics. The conversation also highlights the emergence of tools like Devon, which redefine software engineering, emphasizing how these advancements might transform workflows and the future of tech talent.
Oct 9, 2025 • 20min
The Future of Software Engineering: Cognition’s Russell Kaplan
Joining the discussion is Russell Kaplan, President of Cognition AI, who is pioneering the future of software engineering with Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer. Kaplan explores the evolution of AI agents, highlighting how they can complete complex tasks autonomously. He shares insights on enhancing collaboration between human engineers and AI, and the potential for broader software creation by non-coders. Kaplan also discusses the constraints of energy and compute resources as pivotal challenges for scaling AI technologies.
