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Varun shares insights on pivoting to greatness, scaling enterprise solutions, and launching Codeium's new IDE, Windsurf.</p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (0:30) Failure examples and Star Wars character confusion (1:38) Introduction to the episode, guests, and Perplexity AI (4:36) Varun Mohan and Codium's journey in AI and IDE development (11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at <a href="https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST</a> (12:29) The challenge of moderate success and building 10x better experiences (19:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups</a> (21:21) Alex Wilhelm's Cascade demo and Codium's capabilities (24:49) Codium's pricing and the future of no code development (31:45) PrizePicks - Run your game. 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This Week in Startups

Jason Calacanis

Codeium’s Vision for AI-Driven Development with Varun Mohan | E2064

DEC 20, 202459 MIN
This Week in Startups

Codeium’s Vision for AI-Driven Development with Varun Mohan | E2064

DEC 20, 202459 MIN

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<p>This Week in Startups is brought to you by…</p> <p>Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to <a href="https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST</a> for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</p> <p>LinkedIn Ads. To redeem a $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups</a></p> <p>PrizePicks - Run your game. THE BEST place to get real money action while watching your favorite sports! Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup!</p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Todays show:Jason &amp; Alex chat with Varun Mohan, founder &amp; CEO of Codeium, the revolutionary AI-powered coding platform backed by Kleiner Perkins &amp; Founders Fund. Varun shares insights on pivoting to greatness, scaling enterprise solutions, and launching Codeium's new IDE, Windsurf.</p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (0:30) Failure examples and Star Wars character confusion (1:38) Introduction to the episode, guests, and Perplexity AI (4:36) Varun Mohan and Codium's journey in AI and IDE development (11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at <a href="https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST</a> (12:29) The challenge of moderate success and building 10x better experiences (19:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups</a> (21:21) Alex Wilhelm's Cascade demo and Codium's capabilities (24:49) Codium's pricing and the future of no code development (31:45) PrizePicks - Run your game. Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! (33:31) Satya Nadella on SaaS's future and AI replacing agents (36:00) AI's impact on developer jobs, salaries, and remote work (41:27) Elite developers, hiring strategies, and in-person vs. remote work (46:03) Twist 500, upcoming events, and what VCs seek in startups (53:02) Hyper competition in AI services and niche market strategies (58:26) Audience Q&amp;A and closing remarks</p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: <a href="https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com</a></p> <p>Check out the TWIST500: <a href="https://www.twist500.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twist500.com</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: <a href="https://rb.gy/v19fcp" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rb.gy/v19fcp</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Follow Varun:</p> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/_mohansolo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/_mohansolo</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunkmohan" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunkmohan</a></p> <p>Check out: <a href="https://codeium.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://codeium.com</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Follow Alex:</p> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/alex" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/alex</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Follow Jason:</p> <p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jason" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Jason</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Thank you to our partners:</p> <p>(11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at <a href="https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST</a></p> <p>(19:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups</a></p> <p>(31:45) PrizePicks - Run your game. Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup!</p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Great TWIST interviews: <a href="https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will Guidara,</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eoghan McCabe</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steve Huffman</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brian Chesky</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bob Moesta,</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aaron Levie</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sophia Amoruso</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reid Hoffman</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frank Slootman</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Billy McFarland</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: <a href="https://substack.com/@calacanis" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@calacanis</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Follow TWiST:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TWiStartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TWiStartups</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups</a></p> <p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups</a></p> <p>Substack: <a href="https://twistartups.substack.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twistartups.substack.com</a></p> <ul> <li><br /></li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916</a></p>