From Coder to Manager: Navigating the Shift to Agentic Engineering with Notion Co-Founder Simon Last

Notion's co-founder, Simon Last, discusses Notion's AI-driven evolution, shifting from a tool for direct human work to a platform for managing AI agents. A key element of this shift is Notion's embrace of coding agents, which has dramatically altered their engineering and product development processes, enabling rapid prototyping and more ambitious projects. Last emphasizes the importance of adapting to the latest model capabilities, even if it means frequent rewrites of their AI harness. Notion aims to be a "Switzerland for models," offering users access to various models, including open-source options, and providing a collaborative workspace for humans and agents. Last also shares his personal experiences using Notion agents for tasks like email triage and feedback routing, highlighting the potential for increased productivity and automation.