Lotan Levkowitz Joins Victoriya Kalmanovich on Barvazgumi Podcast to Explore AI’s Impact on the Developer Role

The latest episode of the Barvazgumi podcast features a thought-provoking conversation between Lotan Levkowitz, General Partner at Grove Ventures, and Victoriya Kalmanovich, Co-Founder of TLVCommunity. Hosted by LinearB, the discussion dives deep into the real transformation AI is bringing to software development—not as a harbinger of job loss, but as a catalyst for an industrial revolution in tech.

What Does it Mean to Be A Developer?

As AI tools become more integrated into the development process, the role of the developer is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Lotan and Victoriya explore how engineers are moving beyond just writing code to become product owners, UX thinkers, security advocates, and DevOps leaders. AI isn’t replacing developers—it’s reshaping the landscape of tasks, workflows, and required skill sets.

Key takeaways from the episode include:

• AI will replace tasks, not developers—those who adapt will thrive.
• Developers must now adopt AI early, treating it as a core part of their daily toolkit.
• The future of engineering demands critical thinking, AI literacy, and business context awareness.
• While junior developers may find it harder to break in today, the next generation will be AI-native, just as previous generations were mobile-first or cloud-native.

Listen to the Full Episode

For those navigating the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation, this episode is essential listening.

• Listen on Spotify
• Watch on YouTube

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