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I sat down with Eric Simons, the CEO of Bolt, to talk about how non-technical entrepreneurs are using AI to build real software businesses from scratch. We broke down how Bolt went from zero to 20 million ARR in just 2 months, and how people are using it to launch full SaaS platforms, create AI-powered CRMs, build client dashboards, and even run entire web app agencies. Eric explained how Bolt helps you go from idea to product in minutes with built-in payment integration, full-stack backend, and mobile app deployment. We also talked about the viral tweet that launched it all and why non-coders might have the edge in this new wave of AI automation. If you want to build something without touching code, check out Bolt at bolt.new. And follow Eric at x.com/ericsimons and Bolt at x.com/boltdotnew.

Timestamps below. Enjoy!

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00:00 The New Era of Entrepreneurship
02:56 Building with Bolt: A Game Changer
05:45 The Impact of AI on Coding and Development
08:58 The Power of Community and Marketing
11:44 The Pivot to AI and Its Success
14:54 Understanding User Adoption and Use Cases
26:42 The Power of ROI in Software Development
29:29 Innovative Applications and Business Models
32:19 The Non-Technical Advantage in Software Creation
35:02 Monetization Strategies with Bolt
37:49 Building with Bolt: Real-World Examples
40:10 Prompting Best Practices for Effective Development
43:30 Overcoming Development Challenges
45:54 Designing with AI: Tips and Tricks
49:36 Building Complex Applications with Bolt