More Refactoring Podcast episodes
Published 23 Jan 2026
Duration: 00:52:28
Artificial intelligence is transforming collaborative work and development practices, enabling direct team collaboration and integration into daily operations, with successful companies adapting through prioritized product strategies and evolving team dynamics.
Today's guest is Goncalo Silva, CTO of Doist, the company behind Todoist and Twist.This interview is an incredible behind the scenes about one of the...
The podcast explores how artificial intelligence is transforming collaborative work and productivity tools, with a focus on Doist, a remote-first company known for apps like Todoist and Twist. It highlights how AI is changing development workflows, enabling more direct collaboration through features like pull requests, reducing the need for traditional feature requests. Doists success is attributed to its narrow product focus, profitability, and remote-first model, which allows the company to hire globally and maintain efficiency with a small, dedicated team.
The conversation also examines Doists team structure, which relies on cross-functional squads working on specific projects, combining flexibility with specialized expertise. Challenges of scaling, the importance of user feedback, and the evolving responsibilities of engineers in an AI-driven environment are discussed, emphasizing the need for clarity, planning, and communication. Additionally, the role of AI in internal processes, such as code reviews, knowledge sharing, and career development, is explored, demonstrating how AI can support both product development and a positive company culture.
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