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.
About this podcast
Dive into the remarkable journey of Eric Simons, the visionary behind StackBlitz and Bolt.new. Discover how 7 years of relentless development and near-failure transformed into an extraordinary success story with a strategic AI pivot. Learn how Bolt.new, an AI tool for building web apps with text prompts, exploded from 0 to $20M ARR in just two months, reaching 4 million users and a $700M valuation. From secretly living in AOL's headquarters as a broke 19-year-old to becoming a leader in AI innovation, Simons shares the critical lessons on finding product-market fit, building a vibrant community, and knowing when to pivot or push forward. This video offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and developers alike, exploring the power of intellectual honesty, community engagement, and the untapped potential of AI.
podcaster host & Guests
Eric Simons
CEO entrepreneur
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