Notion's CEO on if AI is really killing software companies

The podcast explores the future of AI and work, particularly focusing on Notion's approach with its new Custom Agents feature. Notion CEO Ivan Zhao discusses how the company is enabling users to create AI agents for automating tasks and streamlining workflows, drawing parallels to managing a SimCity for companies. Zhao highlights use cases such as answering repetitive questions, triaging tickets, and generating status reports, emphasizing the potential for significant time savings. He also touches on Notion's shift towards a usage-based business model and the importance of openness and collaboration in the age of AI, suggesting that companies must adapt to allow AI agents to access and utilize their services. The conversation also covers Notion's recruiting strategy, favoring younger, AI-native individuals, and Zhao's vision for the evolution of software interfaces in an AI-driven world.