MXMW Breakout Session - Beyond Vibe Coding: Building AI Software That Lasts

​Welcome to MidxMidwest 2025's Breakout Session Series!

​Agentic coding promises to reshape the path to startup success, but not all revolutions are orderly.

As AI coding tools accelerate, we’re seeing both astonishing breakthroughs and an avalanche of fragile “vibe coded” apps—products that look polished on the surface but collapse under real-world demands.

Join Phil Reynolds, CEO of DevStride, for a whirlwind tour of the AI coding landscape, where he’ll separate hype from reality. We’ll showcase inspiring use cases where AI architects are building software that actually lasts, while also exposing the costly messes left behind when business leaders mistake prototypes for production.

If you want to ride the AI wave without drowning in technical debt, this session is for you.

​Please note: A full MidxMidwest ticket is required to attend additional MXMW events beyond this session. Thank you for your understanding!