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AI Podcasts

December 22, 2025

Autonomy Is All You Need – Michele Catasta, Replit

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Software development is moving from human-led logic to agent-led verification.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Use sub-agents to isolate testing from creation to prevent context pollution.
  3. The Bottom Line: The technical barrier is evaporating. In the next 12 months, the winning platforms will be those that require the fewest technical decisions from the user.
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December 22, 2025

Amp Code: Next Generation AI Coding – Beyang Liu

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Context management is the new compute. As models get smarter, the winning architecture will be the one that most efficiently partitions and feeds relevant data to sub-agents.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize reviewability. When building or using agents, focus on tools that provide clear diffs and tours of changes rather than just raw code generation.
  3. The Bottom Line: The developer's role is evolving from a writer to an orchestrator. Success in the next 12 months depends on mastering the skill of agentic review rather than manual syntax.
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December 22, 2025

Making Codebases Agent Ready – Eno Reyes, Factory AI

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Engineering is moving from a headcount-driven Opex model to an infrastructure-driven autonomy model where validation is the primary capital asset.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Audit your codebase against the eight pillars of automated validation. Start by asking agents to generate tests for existing logic to close the coverage gap.
  3. The Bottom Line: Massive velocity gains are not found in the next model update. They are found in the rigorous internal standards that allow agents to operate without human hand-holding.
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December 22, 2025

AI Agents in 2026 | 3 Predictions For What’s To Come (a16z Big Ideas)

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from Software as a Service to Labor as a Service turns every white collar task into a programmable API.
  2. Audit your product for machine legibility to ensure AI agents can navigate your data without human intervention.
  3. The prompt box was a bridge. The future belongs to invisible systems that act first and report later.
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December 22, 2025

The "Final Boss" of Deep Learning

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. [Algorithmic Convergence]. The gap between symbolic logic and neural networks is closing through category theory. Expect architectures that are "correct by construction" rather than just "likely correct."
  2. [Audit Architecture]. Evaluate new models based on their "algorithmic alignment" rather than just parameter count. Prioritize implementations that bake in non-invertible logic.
  3. The next year will see a shift from scaling data to scaling structural priors. If you aren't thinking about how your model's architecture mirrors the problem's topology, you are just an alchemist in a world about to discover chemistry.
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December 20, 2025

The Infinite Software Crisis – Jake Nations, Netflix

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Strategic Implication: The future of software development isn't about *if* we use AI, but *how* we integrate human understanding and architectural discipline to prevent an "infinite software crisis.
  2. Builder/Investor Note: Builders must prioritize deep system understanding and explicit planning over raw generation speed. Investors should favor companies that implement robust human-in-the-loop processes for AI-assisted development.
  3. The "So What?": Over the next 6-12 months, the ability to "see the seams" and manage complexity will differentiate thriving engineering teams from those drowning in unmaintainable, AI-generated code.
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December 19, 2025

AI Leadership - Alex Lieberman, Tenex

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Strategic Implication: The market for AI transformation services is expanding rapidly, driven by enterprises seeking to integrate AI for tangible business outcomes.
  2. Builder/Investor Note: Focus on AI solutions with clear, practical applications for mid-market and enterprise clients. Technical talent capable of bridging research with deployment holds significant value.
  3. The "So What?": The next 6-12 months will see increased demand for AI engineers who can implement and scale AI solutions, moving beyond proof-of-concept to widespread adoption.
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December 19, 2025

Paying Engineers like Salespeople – Arman Hezarkhani, Tenex

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Compensation Innovation: The traditional compensation playbook for engineers is outdated. New models that directly reward AI-augmented output will attract top talent and drive efficiency.
  2. Builder/Investor Note: Founders should re-evaluate their incentive structures. Investors should seek companies experimenting with these models, as they may achieve outsized productivity.
  3. The "So What?": The productivity gap between AI-augmented and non-AI-augmented engineers will widen. Companies that adapt their incentives will capture disproportionate value in the next 6-12 months.
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December 19, 2025

Leadership in AI Assisted Engineering – Justin Reock, DX (acq. Atlassian)

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Strategic Shift: Successful AI integration means identifying and solving *your* organization's specific SDLC bottlenecks, not just boosting code completion.
  2. Builder/Investor Note: Prioritize psychological safety and invest in AI skill development. For builders, this means dedicated learning time; for investors, look for companies that do this well.
  3. The "So What?": The next 6-12 months will separate organizations that merely *adopt* AI from those that *master* its strategic application and measurement, driving real competitive advantage.
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Crypto Podcasts

March 24, 2025

Buy The Dip Or Sell The Rip? | Felix Jauvin

1000x Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Bitcoin remains a strong long-term investment due to increasing institutional adoption and its potential as a global, non-sovereign asset.
  2. Macroeconomic trends, particularly those driven by political decisions, significantly influence Bitcoin's price.
  3. The altcoin market needs a fundamental shift away from speculative trading towards projects with genuine utility and long-term value propositions.
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March 24, 2025

How To Position For 2025 | Jonah Van Bourg & Avi Felman LIVE from DAS

Forward Guidance

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The crypto market is bifurcating, with institutions favoring Bitcoin for the long term while retail interest in altcoins wanes.
  2. Macroeconomic uncertainty under Trump creates volatility but also opportunities for Bitcoin investors.
  3. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature positions it as a key asset in an increasingly multipolar world.
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March 24, 2025

From Techno-Optimism to Memecoins: What Happened to Crypto?

The DCo Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The crypto landscape has shifted dramatically from its idealistic beginnings to a more financially driven environment.
  2. While the rise of memecoins and speculation has tempered the initial techno-optimism, there's still significant development happening.
  3. The future of crypto hinges on the continued efforts of the "builders," who maintain a belief in the transformative power of blockchain technology.
  4. The initial promise of crypto was about technological disruption, not just financial gains.
  5. The current focus on memecoins and speculation represents a departure from this original vision.
  6. The continued presence of "builders" suggests that the potential for positive change still exists within the crypto space.
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March 24, 2025

Live From DAS: JitoSOL, Staked ETFs, and the Future of Solana Governance | Lucas Bruder

0xResearch

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Regulatory clarity is improving, with a potential shift towards more constructive dialogue between regulators and the crypto industry.
  2. Staked ETFs are on the horizon, offering investors a superior product compared to existing non-staking ETFs.
  3. Solana's governance is evolving but requires further development to ensure adequate staker representation and participation.
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March 24, 2025

What It Takes To Build In Crypto | Stani Kulechov & Jack O'Holleran

Empire

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Building in crypto presents unique challenges related to novel tech, tokenomics, and community dynamics.
  2. Successful founders must balance long-term vision with the fast-paced, narrative-driven nature of the market.
  3. Capital efficiency is becoming increasingly important, with community fundraising offering a powerful alternative to traditional VC rounds.
  4. Crypto founders face a triple threat: building the product, managing tokenomics, and running a community like a rock band. Buckle up.
  5. Tokens can be a blessing and a curse.  Nail the community aspect and you’ve got a rocket. Mess it up and it’s a dumpster fire.
  6. Raise smart, not big. Find investors who get it, not just those who write checks.  Community rounds might be your secret weapon.
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March 24, 2025

Why Privacy Matters For Solana | Yannik Schrade

Lightspeed

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Archium represents a shift from basic transactional privacy to a more robust and versatile approach leveraging encrypted shared state, paving the way for complex applications on Solana.
  2. Archium’s stateless design and integration with Solana through CPI calls provide a seamless development experience and ensure efficiency.
  3. The Archium token incentivizes network participation and enables a dynamic supply and demand mechanism for computing power, while computations are paid for in SOL.
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