Michael Grinich, Founder, WorkOS

Michael Grinich, founder of WorkOS, joins Mang-Git to discuss challenges and insights from his career, including his journey from founding Nylas to creating WorkOS. They delve into the critical considerations for build versus buy decisions, the impact of AI on software development, and the importance of leveraging stable infrastructure. The episode highlights how modern AI tools are accelerating enterprise readiness and shaping the future of software development. 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Michael's Early Career02:59 Challenges with Enterprise Adoption 04:23 Founding WorkOS 04:59 The Shift in Enterprise Software 08:03 The Rise of AI and Enterprise Adoption 08:38 The Importance of Enterprise Capabilities 09:40 Build vs. Buy: The Time Machine Argument 14:06 AI's Role in Modern Development 16:15 The Future of Development and Infrastructure 24:58 The Hidden Infrastructure of New York City 25:38 Frameworks for Build vs. Buy Decisions 26:28 The Value of Time in Business Decisions 28:31 Challenges with Vendor Lock-In 29:10 The Future of Internal Tools and AI 34:18 Personalized Software and Its Implications 40:18 Exciting Projects and Personal Favorites 44:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].