The Why You Should Join Podcast
Why You Should Join
Why You Should Join is a biweekly podcast highlighting early-stage startups on track to becoming generational companies.
Every other week, host Usman Hanif sits down with the founders of these breakout startups for an exclusive deep dive into their vision, market opportunity, product strategy, and competitive landscape. Each episode offers unmatched insight, grounded in thorough research and inside information, going deeper than any other resource to uncover what truly sets these companies apart.
Why You Should Join helps ambitious new grads, FAANG veterans, and experienced operators find th
Every other week, host Usman Hanif sits down with the founders of these breakout startups for an exclusive deep dive into their vision, market opportunity, product strategy, and competitive landscape. Each episode offers unmatched insight, grounded in thorough research and inside information, going deeper than any other resource to uncover what truly sets these companies apart.
Why You Should Join helps ambitious new grads, FAANG veterans, and experienced operators find th
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Jul 19, 2025 • 54min
Why You Should Join: Cognition
In this engaging discussion, Scott Wu, Co-founder and CEO of Cognition AI, shares insights about Devin, the first fully autonomous AI software engineer. They explore how Devin transforms coding by autonomously writing, debugging, and deploying software. Scott highlights the rollercoaster journey of launching new tech products and the evolving productivity tools that blend human creativity with machine power. He also discusses the exciting future of software engineering, emphasizing the need for balancing AI capabilities with human oversight in a rapidly changing landscape.
