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Scott Wu

Founder of Cognition, a company developing AI-powered tools for software engineers.

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1,957 snips
May 4, 2025 • 1h 33min

Inside Devin: The world’s first autonomous AI engineer that's set to write 50% of its company’s code by end of year | Scott Wu (CEO and co-founder of Cognition)

Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition, discusses Devin, the world’s first autonomous AI engineer with the ability to write significant portions of code. He reveals how a team of Devins is already responsible for 25% of pull requests, poised to hit 50% soon. The conversation delves into the transformation of engineering roles from 'bricklayers' to 'architects' and how Devin has evolved dramatically over the past year. Scott also highlights the cultural shifts needed to integrate AI engineers effectively into teams.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 13min

Scott Wu - Building Cognition - [Invest Like the Best, EP.402]

Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition, discusses his groundbreaking AI software engineer, Devin, which is evolving to complete comprehensive coding tasks. He envisions AI democratizing software creation, tackling the bottlenecks in development, and potentially outperforming top programmers soon. Alongside Katie Ellenberg from Geneva Capital Management, they explore how Ridgeline is reshaping investment operations. The episode also features Scott showcasing an impressive card trick, adding a fun twist to the tech talk!
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Jul 18, 2025 • 48min

20VC: Cognition CEO Scott Wu on Acquiring Windsurf: The Process, The Deal, The Rationale | Did Google Overlook a Goldmine in the Core Asset and Did Founders Leave a Sinking Ship | How Cursor and Cognition Deal with Ever Increasing Reliance on Anthropic

Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition and a former competitive programming champion, shares insights on Cognition's swift $220M acquisition of Windsurf. He discusses the surprising reasons founders are leaving struggling startups, the overlooked potential of Windsurf by Google, and the shifting landscape of AI development. With 50% of new code being AI-generated, Wu predicts a future where coding may transform into simple descriptions of desired outputs, revealing how Cognition has quietly achieved remarkable growth in the competitive AI sector.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 3h 16min

Trump's Tariffs, Market Crash, Zachary Perret, Scott Wu, Sam D'Amico, Peter Goldsborough, Nathan Mintz, Michael Laframboise, Fil Aronshtein, Chris Power, Brandon Tseng, Akhil Iyer

In this lively discussion, Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, and Akhil Iyer, Partner at Founders Fund, unpack the effects of Trump's tariffs on the stock market and American manufacturing. They explore economic fluctuations and investor sentiments towards re-industrialization. Fil Aronshtein shares insights on automation in manufacturing, while Zachary Perret sheds light on fintech's potential resurgence. The conversation takes a twist with Nathan Mintz discussing innovations in electronic warfare and Brandon Tseng on AI in defense, rounding out a fascinating look at technology's role in today’s economy.
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115 snips
Jun 12, 2025 • 44min

Ep 115: Scott Wu, Devin, and a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

Scott Wu, the CEO and founder of Cognition AI, shares his groundbreaking journey with Devin, the world's first AI software engineer, which has revolutionized coding and boasts a valuation over $4 billion. He discusses the monumental economic potential of AI, possibly reaching trillions, and emphasizes the transformative collaboration between humans and AI in software engineering. Scott also reflects on his unconventional beginnings and the competitive programming culture that fuels innovation. He challenges listeners with a math puzzle and explores the future of creativity in tech.

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