Spec-driven development went from niche practice to industry standard in under a year. But adopting the methodology is only the beginning — the harder question is what it means for how teams actually work. When AI agents can own the implementation, what happens to the roles, handoffs, and workflows that teams have relied on for years?
And when building is nearly free, how do you avoid building everything? Brian will make the case that restraint has become the most critical skill for modern product teams. When the old constraints of time and resources disappear, the teams that win aren't the ones that build the most — they're the ones that build the right things.
He'll dig into how the role of the developer is shifting from writing code to designing specs and reviewing output, how product and design roles are merging closer to engineering, and how small teams are now shipping at a scale that used to require large orgs.
Expect practical frameworks for restructuring team workflows around agentic tools while maintaining focus, quality, and cohesion — plus an honest look at where the growing pains still are. Whether you're a solo founder or leading an engineering org, you'll leave with a clearer picture of how to evolve your team, not just your tools.
