Enterprise software

Jul 28, 2026

How Forward Deployed Engineering is done at Ramp — Leo Mehr

Leo Mehr, Director of Engineering at Ramp, outlines two critical principles for Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE): "Always Be Scoping" to ensure the delivery of the right product by deeply understanding customer needs and context, and "Scale with Tokens" by strategically integrating AI agents into FDE workflows. He highlights Ramp's success in automating request intake and spec generation using AI, emphasizing the need for both human judgment and AI-driven efficiency to thrive in the future.

Jul 07, 2026

Software in the Age of Agents | The a16z Show

This conversation explores the shift in enterprise software as AI agents become primary users, moving towards 'headless' architectures where data and logic, rather than UIs, hold key value. It delves into the enduring stickiness of systems like SAP, driven by deep business process codification, and highlights that 'exception handling' is central to enterprise complexity. The discussion identifies new startup opportunities arising from AI, focusing on enhancing existing systems and bridging organizational functions rather than direct competition.

May 20, 2026

The ERP for the AI Revolution is here

John Glasgow, founder of AI-native ERP Campfire, discusses his journey from a Google Sheets MVP to displacing NetSuite. He covers the importance of founder-led sales to $1M ARR, using a narrow feature set as a wedge into the market, and how the rise of AI flipped the script on what constitutes a "safe" enterprise software choice.

Jan 22, 2026

No Priors Live: Building Durable Software in the AI Age with MongoDB President & CEO CJ Desai

CJ Desai, CEO of MongoDB, discusses why platforms, not products, are the key to long-term success in the software industry, especially in the age of AI. He explores the shifting landscape of enterprise software, the reality of AI adoption in Fortune 500 companies, and what truly constitutes a "moat" when software can be generated on demand.

Jan 08, 2026

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on the Virtues of Being an Outsider

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, shares his unconventional journey and leadership philosophy. He provides a masterclass in building a multi-platform company through strategic M&A, explains why founders should sometimes ignore customers, and reveals how to lead with conviction while managing imposter syndrome.

Dec 26, 2025

How AI Will Reshape The Economy In 2026 (a16z Big Ideas)

Experts from a16z outline three transformative ideas for 2026. Ryan McEntush discusses the rise of the 'electro-industrial stack' and the critical need for the U.S. to build a supportive industrial ecosystem. Angela Strange explains why financial services are at a tipping point, with AI-native platforms set to replace legacy systems, unify data, and create 10x winners. Sarah Wang predicts the emergence of a 'dynamic agent layer' that will overtake traditional systems of record by collapsing the gap between user intent and execution.