When I sat down to speak with Jermaine Ee from HeirLight, I expected a conversation about software, startups, and maybe a bit about AI. What I didn’t expect was how much it would challenge the way I think about why we build things in the first place.

Jermaine is a non-technical founder by background, but that label almost feels misleading. He understands systems, architecture, and product trade-offs deeply—just without writing code himself. What stood out to me immediately was that he didn’t arrive at software because he wanted to build software. He arrived there because he wanted to solve a human problem.

That distinction matters more now than it ever has.

In this conversation, Nir Valtman, co-founder and CEO of Arnica, discusses the transformative impact of AI on code security and the software development lifecycle. He emphasizes the importance of understanding vulnerabilities, managing dependencies, and integrating security into developer workflows. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring code security has never been more critical.

Krish & Nir dive deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in software development life cycles. Nir shares his unique insights on how AI is reshaping code security and the essential steps developers must take to mitigate risks. The discussion also touches on the balance between feature development and security, the role of AI in generating code, and the evolving landscape of development teams.

Victor Varnado is not easily defined by a single title. A comedian, filmmaker, writer, game designer, cartoonist, actor, and software developer, he operates at the intersection of creativity and technology. As the CEO of SupremeRobot, a tech-and-media incubator, Victor develops intellectual property that can evolve into standalone companies. In this conversation, he shares how AI is reshaping writing, software development, outsourcing, and creative work at large .