About this episode
Ever wonder what's happening behind the scenes when your dev team says they're "leveraging AI"? As a non-technical founder, you don't need to understand every line of code, but knowing how AI is actually being used in your business is becoming essential.
Today I'm sitting down with Aaron Francis, who pulls back the curtain on AI in development work. We'll explore the surprising differences between how veterans and newcomers in the field are using these tools, the common pitfalls teams fall into, and the unexpected ways AI is transforming how products get built. Whether you're trying to speak your developer's language or just want to ensure your company is using AI effectively, this conversation will give you the insights you need.
Highlights from this Episode:
Are junior developers utilizing AI too much?
Creating a balance between overusing AI and being a Luddite
How Aaron uses Claude for “discrete” tasks
Developers aren’t going away anytime soon
Balancing the use of AI without depending too much on it
Harnessing the power of AI for your business
AI tools are both calming and scary for founders
Aaron’s different uses for 01 Pro
What AI can do versus what AI should do and undeniably human tasks
Where to go to educate yourself about AI
The importance of testing and checking AI work
Resources and Links from this Episode:
Try Hard Studios: https://tryhardstudios.com/
Aaron Francis: https://x.com/aarondfrancis
Reforge: https://www.reforge.com/profiles/brian-balfour
SWYX: https://x.com/swyx
https://www.youtube.com/@JeffSu
https://www.youtube.com/@SkillLeapAI
https://www.youtube.com/@MATGpod
Email me: podcast@roguestartups.com
Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCraigHewitt
