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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 7min

Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez

Dan Fernandez, VP of Product for Developer Services at Salesforce, discusses the innovative concept of Enterprise Vibe Coding, which aims to merge agile development with governance. He emphasizes the importance of reusing existing systems instead of reinventing the wheel, and shares insights into Salesforce's safety protocols, like sandboxes and automated quality gates. Dan also highlights the necessity of building trust through strict data policies, advocating for a future where app building is democratized and accessible even to non-engineers.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 54min

Building the internet’s next infrastructure layer | Cloudflare's Brendan Irvine-Broque

Brendan Irvine-Broque, Director of Product at Cloudflare, dives deep into the transformative potential of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). He discusses how Cloudflare’s 'customer zero' approach allows them to test and refine tools like Durable Objects to enhance agent communication. Brendan emphasizes the importance of observability in MCP’s architecture and how it supports security at scale. He envisions a future where decentralized infrastructure enables more intelligent, responsive applications, paving the way for innovative chat-based interactions.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 54min

Making tech literacy irrelevant | Infactory’s Ken Kocienda

Ken Kocienda, former Principal Engineer at Apple and co-founder of Infactory AI, shares insights from his remarkable journey creating the iPhone keyboard and autocorrect. He discusses the importance of bridging liberal arts and tech to develop intuitive products. Ken reveals his disciplined, spec-driven coding approach and how lessons learned from Steve Jobs inspire his work in AI. He argues that the best technology makes technical literacy unnecessary, paving the way for a more accessible digital future.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 54min

Why enterprise AI lives or dies on applied research | Contextual AI’s Elizabeth Lingg

In this discussion, Elizabeth Lingg, Director of Applied Research at Contextual AI, shares insights from her esteemed career at Microsoft and Apple. She explores the challenges of turning AI research into reliable products and emphasizes the importance of correlating accuracy with customer satisfaction. Elizabeth highlights the necessity of specialized AI tailored to unique business needs and advocates for a collaborative approach between research and engineering teams. Her expert advice on measuring AI impact through diverse metrics provides a roadmap for effective enterprise AI integration.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 2min

Your AI demo is a lie (and how to make it real) | Arcade’s Alex Salazar

Join Alex Salazar, CEO of Arcade and an expert in secure AI tools, as he dives into the pitfalls of flashy AI demos versus production-ready systems. He reveals the 'demo killers' that lead to project failures, like inconsistency and security flaws. Alex shares a surprising solution—dialing up determinism in AI tools—showing how constrained tasks can enhance reliability. This engaging talk is a must-listen for anyone wanting their AI to act securely and effectively in real-world applications.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 58min

The future of the terminal is not a terminal | Warp’s Zach Lloyd

Zach Lloyd, co-founder of Warp and former principal engineer at Google Sheets, shares his revolutionary vision for developer tools. He argues that the future lies not in enhanced terminals, but in new platforms that enable AI agents. He discusses how this shift requires developers to embrace higher-level problem-solving skills. Joining him is Brooke Hartley-Moy, founder of InFactory, who delves into the challenges publishers face in today's AI-driven content landscape. Together, they highlight the evolving role of liberal arts in tech education and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 43min

Forget vibe coding. Say hello to vibe entrepreneurship. | Shopify’s Andrew McNamara

Andrew McNamara, Director of Applied Machine Learning at Shopify, shares insights from his extensive experience in AI. He introduces the concept of 'vibe entrepreneurship,' highlighting Shopify Sidekick, an AI co-founder for e-commerce. Andrew discusses the importance of robust evaluation systems in building trustworthy AI, revealing how Shopify uses LLMs to measure user fulfillment. The conversation dives into human-AI collaboration and the transformative potential of AI in boosting entrepreneurship while preserving human creativity.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 58min

You can't have AI without DevOps | GitHub’s Martin Woodward

Martin Woodward, VP of Developer Relations at GitHub and an early user of Copilot, reveals that the success of AI relies heavily on a strong DevOps culture. He discusses the evolution of GitHub Copilot from a simple tool to a powerful coding agent. Martin highlights how trusted teams can maximize AI's benefits through effective guardrails and custom instructions. The conversation also unveils how AI influences better communication and documentation among developers, marking a shift in the skills needed for success in an AI-driven landscape.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 43min

The art of letting go as a manager | Transcend’s Minh Nguyen

Minh Nguyen, VP of Engineering at Transcend, shares her transformative journey from hands-on coding to impactful leadership. She discusses the difficult transition from an 'I'll do it myself' mindset, highlighting the importance of delegation and clear communication. Minh delves into building resilient engineering cultures and reveals how Transcend structures teams around customer problems rather than tech stacks. With insights on navigating growth challenges, her candid lessons offer a valuable perspective for current and aspiring leaders.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 59min

AI agents are knocking. Is your API ready to answer? | GraphQL’s Matt DeBergalis

In this engaging discussion, Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, and Andrew Boyagi, Customer CTO at Atlassian, dive into the transformative impact of AI on developer experiences. They introduce the concept of 'agent experience' and emphasize the need for a shift in how APIs are designed to meet the demands of AI. The conversation highlights the essential role of structured data for AI reliability while exploring future trends in personalization and the growing need for communication skills in programming. This insightful exchange is a must-listen for tech leaders!

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