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Five Slot Machines at Once: Chris Weichel on the Future of Software Development

Screaming in the Cloud · 2025-10-02 · 41 min

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On this episode of Screaming in the Cloud , Corey welcomes back Chris Weichel, CTO of Ona (formerly Gitpod). Chris explains the rebrand and why Ona is building for a future where coding agents, not just humans, write software. They discuss what changes when agents spin up environments, why multi-agent workflows feel addictive, and how Ona is solving the scaling and safety challenges behind it. If you’re curious about the next wave of software engineering and how AI will reshape developer tools, this episode is for you. About Chris: Chris Weichel is the Chief Technology Officer at Ona (formerly Gitpod), where he leads the engineering team behind the company’s cloud-native development platform. With more than two decades of experience spanning software engineering and human - computer interaction, Chris brings a rare combination of technical depth and user-centered perspective to the systems he helps design and build. He is passionate about creating technology that empowers people and tackling complex engineering challenges. His expertise in cloud-native architecture, programming, and digital fabrication has earned him multiple publications, patents, and industry awards.

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