77. Inside Augment Code: Why security starts at line one (with Dirk Meister)

What if your first lines of code determined your startup’s ability to scale? Dirk Meister, founding engineer at Augment Code, walks us through the intentional security architecture decisions they made on day one—and why trust isn't something you can bolt on later. Dirk Meister: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisterdirk/ Augment Code: https://www.augmentcode.com/ Jon McLachlan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan/ Sasha Sinkevich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich/ YSecurity: https://www.ysecurity.io/   🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit with a vendor questionnaire, SOC 2 request, or pen test requirement? That's exactly what we handle. YSecurity embeds a team of security engineers with backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Brex directly into your company. No full-time hire, no bloated retainer. You set a monthly cap and we handle everything. Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly where you stand. 👉 Book your free call: 30 Min Meeting | YSecurity.io | Cal.com 👉 Learn more: YSecurity | On-Demand Cybersecurity Team for Startups — SOC 2 in 5 Months