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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 44 MIN

Making Long Bets: How GitHub Next Shapes the Future of Software Engineering with Idan Gazit

from Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Tech Careers Insights · host overcommitted.dev | Women in Tech and Tech Mentorship

SummaryThis week on Overcommitted, Erika and Brittany welcome Idan Gazit, head of GitHub Next — a senior-heavy innovation team making strategic "long bets" on the future of software engineering and software projects. Idan shares insights into running a cutting-edge team within a large company and how GitHub Next fosters programmer productivity through self-assembling squads, weekly demo days, and discovery seasons. They discuss the pressure and excitement behind delivering revolutionary tools like Copilot.LinksIdan's Website: https://gazit.meGitHub Next Website: https://githubnext.com/HostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBrittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comErika Eggemeyer (Eggyhead): https://github.com/eggyhead

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