He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, host Lenny Rachitsky interviews Bret Taylor, a seasoned builder and founder with an impressive background including roles at Google, Facebook, Salesforce, OpenAI, and Twitter, and currently the CEO of Sierra, an AI agent company. The conversation spans a wide range of topics, from Taylor's early career mistakes at Google and the lessons learned from them, to the mindsets and habits that contributed to his success in various roles. They discuss the future of coding and the impact of AI on education, business strategy, and go-to-market approaches for AI products, particularly emphasizing the potential of AI agents and outcome-based pricing. Taylor shares insights on where founders should focus their efforts in the AI market, the importance of intellectual honesty, and the need for a new programming system designed for AI, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs and product managers.