AI and Agency Evolution: Navigating the Future of Software Development 🚀
In this thought-provoking episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson welcomes Senad Santic, owner of Zendev software development agency and founder of LinkBound. They dive deep into how AI is reshaping software development agencies, training strategies for developers in this evolving landscape, and the challenges of diversifying from agencies into SaaS products. Both entrepreneurs share valuable insights on balancing innovation with realistic business concerns while navigating the rapidly changing technological environment.
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Key Discussion Points:
The economic impact on dev agencies across different regions and markets
How AI tools like Lovable are changing the MVP development landscape
The increasing complexity of software development careers and adaptation challenges
Strategies for training developers to embrace AI while developing product thinking
The practical challenges of building SaaS products within an agency model
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:08 - Economic Impact on Development Agencies
05:38 - AI's Impact on Development Businesses
07:16 - AI Tools for MVP Development
10:47 - The Reality of Using AI for Rapid Prototyping
15:28 - The Growing Complexity of Software Development
18:34 - Training Developers in Product Thinking and AI
24:24 - Why Business People Won't Replace Developers
28:27 - Building SaaS Products Within an Agency Model
33:23 - Structuring Teams for Product Development
35:06 - Conclusion and Parting Thoughts
Don't let your team fall behind in the AI revolution! The agencies that embrace these tools today will dominate the market tomorrow. Start your AI adoption journey now and transform how your developers work.
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