The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow
Welcome to The AI Native Developer, hosted by Guy Podjarny and Simon Maple. Join us as we explore and help shape the future of software development through the lens of AI. In this new paradigm of AI Native Software Development, we delve into how AI is transforming the way we build software, from tools and practices to the very structure of development teams.
Our target audience includes developers and development leaders eager to stay ahead of the curve. If you're passionate about the future of software development and curious about how to leverage AI to build effective teams and groundbreaking software, this podcast is for you.
Each week, we bring you insights into the latest AI tools and best practices, keeping you up-to-date with the cutting-edge advancements in the industry. Additionally, every two weeks, we present deep dives with experts and leaders in the AI and software development space, offering a glimpse into the future of AI development.
Tune in to discover how AI will revolutionize your workflows, roles, and organizations. Get inspired by the latest tools and best practices, and prepare to be part of the next generation of software development.
The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow
Intelligence ≠ Knowledge: Why Context Beats Bigger Models
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In this special milestone episode, Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny celebrate 1 million views by looking back at the chaos of 2025 and forecasting the high-stakes reality of 2026.
On the docket:
• Why appearing on this show has become a leading indicator for getting acquired or raising billions (and whether Simon should start charging a 2% carry).
• The end of prompt engineering and the rise of context as the ultimate competitive advantage.
• Our boldest 2026 predictions, including open models taking enterprise share and AI coding going truly multiplayer.
Whether you're building a solo unicorn or leading an enterprise team, this is your roadmap for staying ahead of the 2026 AI curve.
Check out the discussed EPs:
Olivier Pomel: https://youtu.be/-5N53Xq5DX4?si=f8hFrjtO4eZQ4sYJ
Macey Baker: https://youtu.be/ENL9WJ93fVU?si=ffDkY4OYxVxKlCOc
Maksim Shaposhnikov: https://youtu.be/BQbuAykmleQ?si=u_dDLkNKNgCq10ax
Yaniv Aknin: https://youtu.be/WjMy0JFTQZ0?si=yoFbEvoWhsIicetw
Merrill Lutsky: https://youtu.be/kH_Z_k6hIwg?si=-4R1Yv45pRO2LcKq
Samuel Messing (Slack): https://youtu.be/jCVvVVXcxbQ?si=o004uK9g6xIKxiMp
Maor Shlomo (Base44): https://youtu.be/TKrXyZr6UgM?si=c-WXIzqDHbl9bW4d
Quinn Slack (Sourcegraph): https://youtu.be/ZTLSMN8eISs?si=1WtChQh6UTvoFcbJ
Mati Staniszewski: https://youtu.be/ImknDhWdDkQ?si=3C-3vWpvou-0pAuU
Victor Riparbelli: https://youtu.be/5OS3pZ3yXrg?si=AB8v10U80zyUpv3p
Resources:
Cursor acquiring Graphite: https://graphite.com/blog/graphite-joins-cursor
Wix acquiring Base44: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/18/6-month-old-solo-owned-vibe-coder-base44-sells-to-wix-for-80m-cash/
Amp: https://ampcode.com/free
Kilo Code: https://kilo.ai/
Groq: https://groq.com/newsroom/groq-and-nvidia-enter-non-exclusive-inference-technology-licensing-agreement-to-accelerate-ai-inference-at-global-scale
