Mukund Jha
Coverage of Mukund Jha in the Nexus archive.
- Emergent's CEO shares what he looks for in developers in the AI era
Emergent CEO Mukund Jha emphasizes the growing value of developers in the AI era, seeking candidates who are curious, problem-solving oriented, and adaptable. He predicts exponential software demand and highlights AI as a tool to enhance developer capabilities rather than replace them. Emergent, an AI-app building platform, recently raised $130 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
- The CEO of a startup helping non-techies code still sees a lot of value in engineering degrees
AI is redefining software engineering work and driving growth in new companies. Emergent CEO Mukund Jha discusses his startup's exponential growth, hiring criteria for software engineers, and the impact of vibe coding on the industry.
- Live Q&A: How vibe coding is transforming tech — and tech jobs
Emergent, a vibe-coding startup, is growing rapidly with $100 million raised as of January 2026. The company's CEO, Mukund Jha, discusses AI's impact on coding and hiring practices in a Business Insider Live Q&A. The article highlights the rise of AI-powered coding tools and their implications for software engineers and tech companies.