Yoko Li

Guido Appenzeller, a General Partner at a16z, along with partners Matt Bornstein and Yoko Li, tackle the hot topic of AI agents. They discuss the varying definitions and complexities surrounding these agents, questioning if they are merely enhanced LLMs or something more. The conversation dives into how AI agents are reshaping workplace productivity and the intricate challenges of pricing and integrating them into existing workflows. Ultimately, they envision a future where AI agents are as essential as electricity, transforming our daily lives.

Guido Appenzeller and Yoko Li, partners at a16z, delve into the transformative potential of AI coding, which could reshape the software landscape into a $3 trillion market. They discuss how development roles are evolving as AI disrupts traditional processes. Key topics include the rapid ROI of legacy code migration, AI's versatility in coding languages, and the necessity for new tools and abstractions for agents. Finally, they offer insights for founders on innovating developer workflows and treating AI agents as active users.

Yoko Li, a partner at a16z and key player in the Convex AI Town project, joins Martin Casado, also from a16z, and James Cowling, CTO at Convex. They delve into the origins of AI Town, a virtual space where AI agents interact, stemming from Yoko's companion app idea. The trio discusses the unpredictability of AI behaviors and how they chose JavaScript and Convex for development. Their conversation highlights the evolving nature of AI interactions and the significance of community-driven projects in shaping the future of technology.