“Engineers are becoming sorcerers” | The future of software development with OpenAI’s Sherwin Wu

The discussion centers on the transformative impact of AI on software engineering and the broader implications for startups and management. Sherwin Wu, Head of Engineering for OpenAI's API, shares insights on how AI tools like Codex are reshaping engineers' roles, with 95% using Codex daily and a 70% increase in PRs among Codex users. The conversation explores the shift towards engineers becoming "tech leads," managing AI agents, and the potential for a "golden age" of B2B SaaS driven by AI-enabled micro-startups. Wu advises against solely relying on customer feedback due to the rapid evolution of AI models, advocating for building with future capabilities in mind. He also touches on the importance of business process automation and OpenAI's commitment to fostering an open ecosystem through its API and platform.