Peter Zakin, Upfront Ventures - What's the future of AI-generated software? | 100

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What does it take to transition from a startup founder to a successful investor? How is AI transforming the way developers write code? What does the future hold for automation in software engineering?

Today's guest, Peter Zakin, an investor at Upfront Ventures, shares his journey from engineer to investor, discussing key lessons and challenges. He explores how AI tools like Copilot are reshaping the developer experience and the implications for technology's future.

Peter also delves into AI's current and future impact on software development. He explains how AI is simplifying coding, enhancing efficiency, and what the next decade may bring for automation. Additionally, he provides insights into how engineers and product managers will interact with AI-generated code and how startups can leverage AI's expanding capabilities.

If you're interested in startups, AI, or the future of tech, this conversation offers valuable insights!

NB: The episode was recorded on Sep 14, 2023, so some predictions might not be accurate

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Timestamps:
0:00 Show must go on!
2:39 How is AI changing the world?
13:37 Ideal design code solution
15:01 Future of developer playgrounds
18:55 Replit vs. Valley Town
30:26 AI-generated software insights
33:26 Impact of ChatGPT and LLMs
48:39 ChatGPT vs. Google
1:01:25 Promising AI use cases
1:22:44 Money-driven vs. creative people
1:25:53 Evolution of interests since 2010
1:33:29 Life in 2011
1:40:53 Scaling communities
1:48:21 Social networks for writers/readers
1:52:31 What happened to the Kept extension?
2:00:31 About the creator of Nas Daily, Nuseir Yassin
2:04:05 Leaving Venmo
2:06:34 Life after Venmo
2:19:38 Was your company acquired by a client?
2:25:13 How does South Park Commons works?
2:32:20 When will ChatGPT book flights?
2:39:08 Advice for entrepreneurs
2:48:34 Microsoft vs. Notion
3:06:09 Keys to venture capitalist success
3:23:11 Key concepts from his writing
3:31:07 Top 3

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