What does it take to transition from a startup founder to a successful investor? How is AI transforming the way developers write code? What does the future hold for automation in software engineering? Today's guest, Peter Zakin, an investor at Upfront Ventures, shares his journey from engineer to investor, discussing key lessons and challenges. He explores how AI tools like Copilot are reshaping the developer experience and the implications for technology's future. Peter also delves into AI's current and future impact on software development. He explains how AI is simplifying coding, enhancing efficiency, and what the next decade may bring for automation. Additionally, he provides insights into how engineers and product managers will interact with AI-generated code and how startups can leverage AI's expanding capabilities. If you're interested in startups, AI, or the future of tech, this conversation offers valuable insights! NB: The episode was recorded on Sep 14, 2023, so some predictions might not be accurate Arman Suleimenov: https://www.instagram.com/armansu/ Peter Zakin: https://x.com/pzakin/ Producer, Daniyar Akhmetzhanov: https://www.instagram.com/good.years/ Join our telegram channel: https://t.me/nfactorialpodcast