AI is changing how we build — fast. Here’s how to stay ahead - #4
Zapier’s turning AI into infrastructure. Duolingo’s rethinking how engineers work. YC is vibe coding full-stack apps with Claude. Plus: Claire Vo just dropped a new podcast on practical AI.

This isn’t experimentation anymore.
It’s execution.
In the past week alone:
- ⚙️ Duolingo made AI the starting point for every task
- 🤖 Zapier launched a platform to deploy AI agents across 8,000 apps
- 💡 YC’s Tom Blomfield showed how to “vibe code” a full-stack app with LLMs
- 🎙️ And Lenny’s Newsletter and Claire Vo dropped a podcast for the AI-curious operator
These aren’t edge cases. They’re a preview of the new normal:
AI baked into workflows.
Builders adapting faster than org charts.
Execution becoming leverage.
This issue is a playbook for moving from passive user to active architect.
Let’s get into it 👇