AI for the Fortune 2000: How Tenex Builds an AI-Native SDLC — Alex Lieberman & CJ Hess

Tenex has developed an AI-native software development lifecycle (SDLC) that compensates engineers based on delivered work rather than hours, emphasizing customer-focused outcomes and integrating AI tools to enhance planning and coding efficiency. The company has grown to 75 employees serving Fortune 2000 and mid-market clients, focusing on AI transformation beyond development. Their MetaHarness system documents project decisions alongside code to improve collaboration between humans and AI.