AI Can Write the Code. Can It Run the System? | Grepr CEO Jad Naous
AI Can Write the Code. Can It Run the System? | Grepr CEO Jad Naous  
Podcast: The a16z Show
Published On: Fri Oct 16 2026
Description: a16z General Partner Martin Casado sits down with Grepr CEO Jad Naous to ask what comes after AI learns to write code: can it also debug and operate the systems that code creates?Jad shares how AI has transformed engineering inside his 10-person team, cutting some projects from six months to just 10 days. But operating production systems is a harder challenge, with unpredictable workloads, failures, and countless possible states.They discuss whether AI can learn to diagnose problems, test hypotheses, and debug systems like a human engineer. They also explore AI SREs, security, query optimization, and why the best engineers may be gaining the most leverage from coding agents.Resources:Follow Jad Naous on X: https://x.com/jadtnaous Follow Martin Casado on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoLearn more about Grepr: https://www.grepr.ai/  Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.