Serverless Postgres Meets AI Agents: Neon's Game-Changing Architecture

What if your database could instantly spawn unlimited parallel universes for AI agents to explore? In this exclusive AI Tinkerers One-Shot, Nikita Shamgunov, founder of Neon database and former MemSQL founder, reveals how his team is building the database architecture for the AI age. Nikita deep dives into their innovative storage subsystem built in Rust, demonstrating how copy-on-write mechanics make it possible to create database branches in milliseconds, regardless of size. Learn how Neon's architecture supports "disposable software" where AI agents can simultaneously explore multiple implementation paths, and why features like instant branching and automated scaling are crucial for the emerging world of autonomous development. As the database landscape shifts to accommodate AI agents and serverless architectures, Nikita shares invaluable insights from building two successful database companies and contributing to the PostgreSQL ecosystem. His vision of infrastructure evolution for AI-first development offers a compelling glimpse into the future of software creation. #AIInfrastructure #Databases #PostgreSQL #ServerlessComputing #AIDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #DevTools #CloudNative Ready to experience the future of databases? Visit neon.tech to start building with serverless Postgres, or join our global community of AI Tinkerers to connect with fellow innovators pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Subscribe to AI Tinkerers for more exclusive deep dives with elite tech leaders revolutionizing the AI landscape! 🚀 [00:00] Welcome & Intro to Neon Database [03:45] PostgreSQL's Rising Dominance in Modern Apps [08:30] Instant Database Branching Demo [15:20] GenAI & Database Architecture Evolution [21:15] Agent-Driven Software Development [27:40] Database Scaling & Serverless Architecture [32:55] Auth Integration & Developer Experience [38:10] Real-World Use Cases & Customer Stories [43:25] Future of AI Infrastructure & Closing Thoughts