In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Eric Simons, founder and CEO of StackBlitz, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the software development industry. Eric delves into the vision and technologies behind Bolt (bolt.new), StackBlitz's groundbreaking AI-driven platform, which enables users to build full-stack applications with ease. He talks about the future of AI in coding, the balance between human oversight and AI autonomy, and the infrastructure that powers Bolt's capabilities. With the platform growing rapidly and generating millions in ARR, StackBlitz is pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in web development.

Checkout bolt here: http://bolt.new

SPONSORS:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle's next-generation cloud platform delivers blazing-fast AI and ML performance with 50% less for compute and 80% less for outbound networking compared to other cloud providers. OCI powers industry leaders like Vodafone and Thomson Reuters with secure infrastructure and application development capabilities. New U.S. customers can get their cloud bill cut in half by switching to OCI before March 31, 2024 at https://oracle.com/cognitive

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00) Teaser

(00:42) About the Episode

(03:33) Introduction to Eric Simons and StackBlitz

(04:04) Eric's AI Worldview

(07:56) The Future of Software Development

(12:16) Target Customers and Use Cases (Part 1)

(15:41) Sponsors: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) | NetSuite

(18:21) Target Customers and Use Cases (Part 2)

(18:40) Challenges and Solutions in AI-Driven Development

(25:57) Success Metrics and Technological Innovations (Part 1)

(32:15) Sponsors: Shopify

(33:35) Success Metrics and Technological Innovations (Part 2)

(39:20) Demo of Bolt's Capabilities

(49:02) AI Agent Integration

(49:13) Cost-Effective Development

(49:30) Non-Technical Founders

(50:02) Pricing Model Insights

(53:39) Open Source and Local Deployment

(57:06) In-Browser Development

(01:09:16) Future of AI in Development

(01:20:17) Balancing Present and Future

(01:22:34) Conclusion and Hiring

(01:24:06) Outro

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