Essays by Ry Walker

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

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May 1, 2026The Agent Harness Problem

Enterprise agents need layered interfaces, real software skills, and flexible platforms. The harness around the model matters more than the model.

Apr 30, 2026The Atomic Agent Mesh: Architecture, Build-vs-Buy, and the Review Layer

Enterprise AI will not be one mega-agent. It will be a mesh of atomic, auditable units, and the companies that nail review and context will own the next infrastructure layer.