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They run the newest AI coding models head-to-head on a real redesign and large refactor. They compare creative planning and visual redesign skills versus code review and architecture analysis. They reveal how two models combined shipped massive change quickly and discuss cost and workflow tradeoffs for fast, expensive model variants.

CJ Hess, a Tenex software engineer who builds AI developer tooling like Flowy. He demos Flowy turning Claude’s ASCII diagrams into interactive mockups and explains creating Claude Code skills. He walks through model-to-model code review using Claude and Codex, and how visual planning and custom tooling reshape developer workflows.

Guillermo Rauch, Vercel CEO and creator of Next.js and v0, walks through turning v0 into a full Git-enabled development environment. He shows how skills.sh grew virally and how non-technical team members can open branches, preview changes, and submit PRs in-browser. They explore branch previews, production concerns like abuse prevention, and AI-driven tooling for design, video, and long-running agents.

Reid Robinson, Principal AI Product Strategist at Zapier who designs Model Context Protocols to link AI and apps. He describes MCPs as app integrations for AI. He walks through demos of Zapier’s MCP server, using Claude Projects to guide tool use, automating CRM and meeting prep, and building feedback loops that update knowledge bases automatically.

A hands-on run with an autonomous AI agent given screen, calendar, and email access. Installation headaches, dependency chaos, and real security warnings are explored. Testing the agent as a personal assistant reveals calendar mishaps, email impersonation risks, and surprising research strengths. The episode digs into permissions, model choice, latency pains, voice messaging, and what a safe consumer agent might look like.

John Lindquist, co-founder of egghead.io and AI-for-dev tooling expert, shares advanced Claude Code techniques. He discusses using mermaid diagrams to preload app context, building CLI aliases and small tools to speed workflows, and creating stop hooks to run automated code quality checks and commits. Short demos and practical tips throughout.

Teresa Torres, an author and product discovery coach, shares her journey in utilizing Claude Code to craft a custom productivity system. She discusses her transition from Trello to a markdown-based task manager offering enhanced control and searchability. The power of automation shines as Teresa illustrates her innovative daily research digest process. She also delves into the benefits of 'pair programming' with Claude for writing, providing fascinating insights into using AI tools to optimize workflows and maintain personal authenticity.

Alexander Embiricos, the Product Lead for Codex at OpenAI, dives into practical AI workflows for developers. He shares how Codex can enhance coding for both novices and pros, showcasing integrations in VS Code and terminal. Listeners learn about running parallel tasks using Git worktrees, the distinct approaches in vibe coding versus production engineering, and how OpenAI accelerated the Sora Android app development in just 28 days. Embiricos also offers tips on effective prompting, automated code reviews, and the future of AI in software development.

Wade Foster, the co-founder and CEO of Zapier, dives into the fascinating world of AI application in hiring and culture. He reveals how meeting transcripts can uncover the 'unspoken culture' of a company and be converted into powerful hiring tools. Wade showcases the use of Zapier agents to provide objective feedback on interviews and discusses the importance of leading AI adoption as a CEO. He also shares his surprising method for using Grok to scout unique talent outside conventional channels, highlighting AI's potential to tackle previously uneconomical tasks.

Rachel Wolan, Chief Product Officer at Webflow, is a hands-on coder who developed a custom AI chief-of-staff application. She shares her journey of how this innovative tool helps her manage her calendar and prep for meetings efficiently. Rachel discusses the importance of executives embracing AI by building personal applications to drive authentic organizational change. She also highlights the outcomes of company-wide 'builder days' that significantly increased AI tool adoption, emphasizing the need for leaders to be actively involved in learning AI technologies.