Heavybit Podcasts Ep. #8, One Human Plus Agents with Scott Breitenother
Feb 17, 2026
Scott Breitenother, co-founder of Kilo Code and former founder of Brooklyn Data Company, is an entrepreneur focused on AI coding agents and modern data tooling. He talks about the shift from spreadsheets to autonomous agents. He explores AI closing the storytelling gap, how one human plus multiple AI assistants could reshape workflows, and practical practices for remote, fast-moving data teams.
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Modern Data Stack Lost Its Magic
- Scott says the modern data stack has matured and lost its early 'magical' inflection moments.
- He views recent AI advances as the next source of daily magic for data workflows.
Ask Better Questions And Document Answers
- Ask humble, specific, multiple-choice questions instead of open-ended ones.
- Document answers in a central repository instead of leaving them in Slack threads.
Remote Origins Shaped A Transparent Culture
- Brooklyn Data built transparency norms because the team started remote during COVID.
- They asked questions in public channels and later moved important items into persistent documentation.