Essays by Ry Walker

Essays on AI, startups, and software engineering by Ry Walker, founder of Tembo and Astronomer.

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May 2, 2026Why Homegrown Agent Platforms Break

Every large company is quietly building an internal agent factory. The stack looks the same everywhere, and most of these systems will be in disrepair within a year.