Ep 37 - Platform first with Karen Ng | Developers:After Dark

How do you build an AI ecosystem that actually works? Karen Ng (VP of Product, HubSpot) stops by Developers After Dark to discuss the architecture of modern AI platforms.
We explore the shift from "Unstructured" to "Structured" data, how LLMs act as the new operating system for business, and why the definition of "Developer" is expanding to include all "Builders." Karen also shares insights on the tension between "Vibe Coding" and fundamental engineering skills, and gives a candid take on whether AI will replace traditional coding roles.
00:00 - Intro & The "AI Contract"
01:45 - The Rise of…