Snackable Skills Session: Building for Sustainable Compute in the Rise of AI-Native Products
November Topic -- Building for Sustainable Compute in the Rise of AI-Native Products
AI is transforming how we build products — but efficiency and sustainability still depend on our decisions.
Being AI-Native means two things:
Using AI-assisted development tools to build faster and smarter, and
Embedding AI directly into the products we create to unlock new forms of customer and business value.
Both demand new ways of thinking about performance, efficiency, and sustainability — balancing innovation speed with responsible resource use.
We’ll tackle these dimensions sequentially — starting with AI-assisted “vibe coding” tools like Replit, Copilot, and Lovable, given how rapidly they’re becoming part of the modern product workflow.
Together, we’ll learn to identify and question compute-intensive design and architecture choices in AI-generated code and re-prompt for more efficient, lower-impact alternatives.
You’ll walk away with practical skills to build smarter, leaner, and more sustainable products — without slowing down innovation.
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Snackable Skills Session Agenda:
Welcome & Intros
Learn about a bite-sized, actionable topic to incorporate climate considerations into your work
Collaborative discussion on topic in small groups
Wrap up & Announcements for next session
Whether you're an industry expert or just starting your sustainability journey, we welcome you to join us in Climate Conscious Convos. Together we can raise the bar on building products that are good for customers, our companies, and the planet.