How Block is becoming the most AI-native enterprise in the world | Dhanji R. Prasanna

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Dhanji Prasanna, CTO at Block, about Block's AI-native transformation. Dhanji discusses the company's internal open-source AI agent, Goose, which saves employees significant work time by automating tasks and enabling non-technical teams to build their own software tools. They explore the shift from a GM structure to a functional org structure, the impact of AI on engineering teams, and the importance of a technology-first mindset. Dhanji shares insights on hiring, the benefits of open source, and lessons learned from past product failures, emphasizing the need to focus on solving real problems for users rather than prioritizing code quality. He also highlights the value of experimentation, starting small, and questioning base assumptions to drive innovation and productivity.