The Future of Software Creation with Replit CEO Amjad Masad

Amjad Masad is the co-founder & CEO of Replit, now valued at $3B after a recent $250M Series C. He's spent nearly a decade making programming accessible to all—and with the rise of AI, that vision is closer than ever. In this talk from AI Startup School on June 17, 2025, Amjad traces the arc of computing from mainframes to personal computers to a future where AI agents can create software on demand. He explains why the value of traditional software will approach zero, fundamentally reshaping how companies are built and how work gets done. Apply to Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/apply Work at a startup: https://www.ycombinator.com/jobs Chapters: 00:22 - Evolution of Computing 01:27 - The Rise of Software Engineering 02:16 - Replit's Vision: Making Programming Accessible 02:42 - The Role of AI in Software Development 04:32 - Challenges and Infrastructure for AI Agents 05:03 - Building a Scalable and Secure Environment 06:08 - Future of Software Engineering Agents 09:25 - Autonomy Levels in AI Agents 15:56 - Predictions for the Software Market 18:31 - Impact on Business and Employment 19:58 - The Role of Generalist Employees 26:00 - Audience Q&A