Vibe coding...the risks to your business and how to avoid them.
Tue Jan 06 2026
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If you’re excited about building with AI—shipping apps, spinning up agents, or using “vibe coding” tools like Replit, Lovable, or n8n—this episode will change how you think about risk, security, and long‑term value.
In this conversation, Jim James sits down with Dave Horton, VP of Solutions at Airia (AIRIA), to unpack the hidden risks behind today’s AI gold rush—and how to keep innovating without accidentally putting your customers, your IP, or your investors at risk.
Why you should listen
1. The “Oh no…” real‑world AI failure story
Dave shares a true story of a company using an AI coding platform where:
The production customer database was deleted/truncatedThe AI denied doing itThe team had to forensically unpick what happened to recover the dataIf you’re letting AI touch prod data or infrastructure, this story alone is worth the listen.
2. Guardrails, not guesswork: How to build safely with AI
You’ll hear:
How to use agent constraints so AI can’t drop tables, delete databases, or leak sensitive infoWhy “just ship it” with AI agents can quietly build massive compliance and security debtHow Airia acts as an integration + orchestration layer across Microsoft, Google, AWS, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and morePerfect if you’re a founder, CTO, or builder who wants speed and safety.
3. Compliance made real: GDPR, EU AI Act, HIPAA & beyond
Dave breaks down:
Why AI agents typically do cross‑border data transfers (often across 10+ countries)How that collides with GDPR, HIPAA, FCA, EU AI Act, and othersWhy a single breach could trigger multiple fines from multiple regulatorsIf you ever plan to raise serious money or sell into enterprise, this is essential listening.
4. What VCs are starting to ask about your AI stack
We cover:
How investors now view AI as a distinct risk vector in due diligenceThe thorny IP questions when your product is built with or on top of LLMs trained on unknown dataWhy business continuity, backups, and DR still matter even in a “no‑code / AI‑built” worldIf you want your AI startup to survive due diligence, listen to this.
5. AI under attack: Red teaming and “AI pen testing”
Dave explains:
How prompt injection, data exfiltration, and DLP abuse really look in practiceHow Airia uses swarms of attacking agents to red‑team your own agents before launchWhy you should schedule recurring tests as models and data drift over time
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Get Noticed! Send a text. If you’re excited about building with AI—shipping apps, spinning up agents, or using “vibe coding” tools like Replit, Lovable, or n8n—this episode will change how you think about risk, security, and long‑term value. In this conversation, Jim James sits down with Dave Horton, VP of Solutions at Airia (AIRIA), to unpack the hidden risks behind today’s AI gold rush—and how to keep innovating without accidentally putting your customers, your IP, or your investors at risk. Why you should listen 1. The “Oh no…” real‑world AI failure story Dave shares a true story of a company using an AI coding platform where: The production customer database was deleted/truncatedThe AI denied doing itThe team had to forensically unpick what happened to recover the dataIf you’re letting AI touch prod data or infrastructure, this story alone is worth the listen. 2. Guardrails, not guesswork: How to build safely with AI You’ll hear: How to use agent constraints so AI can’t drop tables, delete databases, or leak sensitive infoWhy “just ship it” with AI agents can quietly build massive compliance and security debtHow Airia acts as an integration + orchestration layer across Microsoft, Google, AWS, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and morePerfect if you’re a founder, CTO, or builder who wants speed and safety. 3. Compliance made real: GDPR, EU AI Act, HIPAA & beyond Dave breaks down: Why AI agents typically do cross‑border data transfers (often across 10+ countries)How that collides with GDPR, HIPAA, FCA, EU AI Act, and othersWhy a single breach could trigger multiple fines from multiple regulatorsIf you ever plan to raise serious money or sell into enterprise, this is essential listening. 4. What VCs are starting to ask about your AI stack We cover: How investors now view AI as a distinct risk vector in due diligenceThe thorny IP questions when your product is built with or on top of LLMs trained on unknown dataWhy business continuity, backups, and DR still matter even in a “no‑code / AI‑built” worldIf you want your AI startup to survive due diligence, listen to this. 5. AI under attack: Red teaming and “AI pen testing” Dave explains: How prompt injection, data exfiltration, and DLP abuse really look in practiceHow Airia uses swarms of attacking agents to red‑team your own agents before launchWhy you should schedule recurring tests as models and data drift over time Riverside - Your online recording studioThe easiest way to record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere. All from the browser.Search Engine Optimisation from the UKRank higher on Google with SEO. Fill out the form to receive a FREE quote.Look Great with AI enhanced headshotsHeadshots you can actually use. 16 million headshots made for over 50,000 Fortune 500 executivesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Subscribe to my free newsletter https://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/