From Near Shutdown to AI Powerhouse: The Bolt New Journey with Eric from Stack Blitz

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This Week in NoCode + AI

JJ Englert

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This Week in NoCode + AI is about how today’s AI products become real businesses. Host JJ Englert interviews the makers behind leading tools to unpack the journey—early bets, pivots, wins, and hard lessons. We break down model choices, shipping speed, pricing, go-to-market, and the updates (mostly AI) that change what’s possible right now. If you want the real stories behind the biggest AI startups—and to stay current on what you can use today—this show is for you. Join our insiders pass for exclusive access 🎟️ https://app.myinsiderpass.com/pass/this-week-in-ai

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From Near Shutdown to AI Powerhouse: The Bolt New Journey with Eric from Stack Blitz

This Week in NoCode + AI

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From Near Shutdown to AI Powerhouse: The Bolt New Journey with Eric from Stack Blitz

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! Hosted by JJ Englert, this episode features an exclusive interview with Eric, the co-founder and CEO of Stack Blitz, now known as Bolt. The conversation delves into the turbulent yet inspiring journey of Bolt New, from the brink of shutting down to achieving a phenomenal $20 million in ARR within just two months. Eric shares insights into the challenges and pivots that led to this success, including the world's largest hackathon and a focus on non-developer users. The episode highlights major developments in the AI industry, including the acquisition saga surrounding Windsurf. JJ also announces a local AI training program he will be leading in Rochester. Tune in for a deep dive into Eric's entrepreneurial spirit, the growth of Bolt New, and the ever-evolving AI landscape.Learn more about Disco: https://bolt.new🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:50 The Windsurf Acquisition Drama02:28 AI Industry Insights and Local Training Program03:39 Interview with Eric from Bolt: Beginnings and Early Projects06:24 Challenges and Pivots in Stack Blitz's Journey11:43 The Success of Bolt and Future Plans18:32 Fundraising and Market Strategy22:23 Adapting to a New Target Audience25:28 Non-Technical Users and Hackathon Overview26:04 Hackathon Takeaways and User Success27:29 Building Real Products and AI Integration28:23 The Genesis of the Hackathon29:46 Executing the World's Largest Hackathon31:13 Community Involvement and Event Highlights33:42 Post-Hackathon Reflections and Future Plans35:34 Innovative Hackathon Submissions39:40 Future of Bolt and Vibe Coding44:20 Getting Started with Bolt New44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents #community #learning #academy #vibeocoding #bolt #hackathon #aicoding