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Zendesk CEO learns AI development lessons from son's app project

Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier collaborated with his son, Will, on an AI-powered app to help college athletes find opportunities in the NCAA transfer portal. The project, named Underdog AI, highlighted the challenges of "vibe coding" and the importance of addressing technical debt in security and API protocols. While the app's initial functionality was limited compared to existing solutions, the experience provided valuable lessons for both father and son, emphasizing the practical application of AI and the need for thorough development processes. AI

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    Zendesk’s CEO got real-life AI lessons from vibe coding an app with his son

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