A Cheeky Pint with Cognition CEO Scott Wu

In this interview, John Collison speaks with Scott Wu, the co-founder and CEO of Cognition, about his background, the founding of Cognition, and the broader AI landscape. Wu discusses his early interest in math, his experiences at Adapar and Harvard, and the influence of his peers in the AI space. The conversation covers Cognition's AI coding agent, Devin, its capabilities, and its impact on software engineering productivity. They explore the shift towards AI-driven software development, the economic infrastructure needed to support AI, and the future of AI UIs. The discussion also touches on Cognition's acquisition of Windsurf and the company's culture. Finally, Wu shares his views on AGI timelines and his information diet.