person
Shawn Wang (swyx)
Smol AI founder; Latent Space podcast
Engineer-and-investor who runs the Latent Space podcast, a major venue for AI engineering and product discussions. Founder of Smol AI.
current Founder, Smol AI; Co-host, Latent Space
Strategy positions
Techno-optimismendorses
Technology and markets solve risks faster than regulation creates themTranslates AI engineering progress for technical audiences. Bullish on the AI engineering profession as a distinct field.
AI Engineering is a distinct profession, not just AI plus engineering. The skills and tools are different.
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Record last updated 2026-04-25.