UNPAK3D Podcast Ep 23: The Anti-Vibe AI Revolution, Scott Dietzen of Augment Code
Feb 12, 2026
59:52
Is "vibe coding" enough for the enterprise? Scott Dietzen explains why professional engineers need an expert AI, not a toy.
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Dietzen, Former CEO of Augment Code and Former CEO of Pure Storage. Scott breaks down why the current "vibe coding" trend—where non-engineers generate simple apps from scratch—fails to address the needs of large-scale enterprise software.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The Context Engine Moat: Why passing 20 million lines of code into a context window doesn't work, and how Augment solves this with a real-time semantic map.
- Agentic AI: Moving beyond simple chat to AI agents that can handle parallel tasks like testing and code reviews.
- Security First: How Augment secured SOC 2 and ISO certifications to win enterprise trust where competitors failed.
- Leadership & Hiring: Scott's framework for building high-trust teams and why he never had to ask for a raise in his career.
Timestamps
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:52) Augment: The Anti-Vibe Coding
- (05:39) From Chat to AI Agents
- (11:04) The Problem with Fine-Tuning
- (13:05) Building a Context Engine
- (23:23) Security as a Moat
- (29:40) Hiring for Trust
- (43:30) PLG vs. Enterprise Sales
- (54:37) The Myth of the Solo Founder
- (57:19) Leadership & Burnout