Eric Simons

Co-founder and CEO of StackBlitz, a web-based integrated development environment (IDE) that enables developers to build and deploy full-stack web applications instantly. Creator of Bolt.new, an AI-powered tool that allows users to generate web applications from simple text prompts, revolutionizing how web development is approached.

About

Eric Simons is the co-founder and CEO of StackBlitz, a pioneering platform that has transformed the workflow of web developers by providing an instant, browser-based development environment.
His work focuses on enhancing developer productivity through innovative cloud-based tools.
Recently, he launched Bolt.new, an AI-driven solution designed to simplify and democratize web application creation using natural language prompts.
With a strong background in software engineering and entrepreneurship, Eric is at the forefront of integrating AI with web development technologies.

Areas of Expertise

CEO entrepreneur

Recent Podcasts

How Bolt Hit $40M ARR in 5 Months with This AI Pivot Strategy | Stackblitz(Bolt.new), Eric Simons

Topic: The entrepreneurial journey of Eric Simons, co-founder of StackBlitz and Bolt.new, detailing their pivot to AI, rapid growth, and overcoming 7 years of struggle to achieve a $700M valuation.

00:19:2662,2421,3508 months ago

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