Future at Full Speed: Startup Lessons from the AI Frontier | MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026

Presenters Suraj Patel Matan Grinberg Michael Grinich Sudheesh Nair Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 The AI Revolution is Here: Speed, Democratization, and What Startups Need to Know 🤖 The tech world is buzzing, and for good reason! We’re in the midst of a monumental shift driven by Artificial Intelligence. But is this AI boom different from previous technological leaps? Absolutely. At a recent tech conference, a panel of experts dove deep into the unique dynamics of this revolution, and we’ve broken down the key takeaways for you. Get ready to rethink your strategies! ...

January 20, 2026 · 5 min

Accelerating AI Innovation at Rippling Personal boosts to Org-Level Leverage

Presenters Rippling Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Rippling’s AI Revolution: A Bottom-Up Approach to Enterprise Transformation 💡 Rippling, the all-in-one platform for managing people operations, is making waves with its ambitious AI transformation. Ankor, Head of AI at Rippling, recently shared their fascinating journey at a tech conference, revealing a strategy that’s both pragmatic and inspiring. Forget top-down mandates – Rippling is fostering AI adoption from the ground up, and the results are impressive. Let’s dive into how they’re doing it! ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min

5 Core Embeddings Choices for Developers | MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026

Presenters Pete Johnson Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Vector Search: Your Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of AI 💡 The AI landscape is shifting rapidly, and staying ahead of the curve requires embracing new skills. Pete Johnson, Field CTO of AI at MongoDB, recently delivered a compelling presentation arguing that vector search is the new frontier for AI applications – and a crucial skill for developers looking to build a stable and exciting career. He cleverly illustrated this point with a relatable analogy: remember wanting the latest gadget but getting something slightly different? That’s the journey of tech, and vector search is the “latest gadget” you need to master. ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min

Building Modern Databases with the FDAP Stack • Andrew Lamb & Olimpiu Pop

Presenters Andrew Lamb Olimpiu Pop Source GOTO podcast The Future of Data: Building Powerful Systems with Open Source 🚀 Hey data enthusiasts and tech explorers! 👋 Ever feel like building a robust data system is like trying to assemble a spaceship from scratch? It’s complex, time-consuming, and frankly, a little daunting. Well, get ready to have your mind blown because the landscape of data systems is undergoing a radical transformation, and it’s all thanks to the power of open-source! 💡 ...

January 20, 2026 · 5 min

AI-Driven Development with Olivia McVicker

Presenters Thomas Betts Olivia McVicker Source InfoQ podcast Beyond Code Completion: Your AI Teammate is Here to Transform Software Development 🚀 Ever felt like you’re spending too much time on the mundane, when your brain is itching to tackle truly hard problems? What if AI could be more than just a smart autocomplete, evolving into a genuine collaborator in your daily development? That’s exactly the future Microsoft Senior Cloud Advocate Olivia McVicker and InfoQ’s Thomas Betts explored in a fascinating discussion. They dove deep into the transformative shift towards AI-driven software development, moving far beyond mere assistance to a world where AI is an integral teammate. This isn’t just about tweaking tools; it’s about redefining developer roles and reshaping the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ...

January 19, 2026 · 6 min