Stack Overflow CEO on Dev Tools in the AI Era

In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, Sunil Rajgopal interviews Prashanth Chandrasekar, CEO of Stack Overflow, about the company's evolution and strategy in the face of AI disruption. Chandrasekar describes Stack Overflow as a community for technologists, highlighting its expansion into enterprise solutions like Stack Overflow for Teams and data licensing, including Overflow AI. The discussion covers Stack Overflow's approach to AI, integrating it into their products to enhance user experience and launching "knowledge as a service" through partnerships with AI and cloud companies. Chandrasekar also addresses the potential of developing a coding LLM, the company's differentiation from platforms like Reddit and Discord, revenue streams, and the shift towards AI agents. Looking ahead, Stack Overflow aims to be a platform for learning, career growth, and community, while also focusing on enterprise AI solutions.